§ 5-37-6-2

The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) Pain affects quality of life, job performance, and security; (2) Nearly thirty percent (30%) of nursing home residents with daily pain were receiving no pain medication of any form; (3) Pain untreated or under-treated adversely impacts the quality of life for patients; (4) Up to ninety-five percent (95%) of terminally ill patients’ pain can be relieved with adequate pain management; and (5) Too many Rhode Islanders are suffering and dying in needless pain. History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 331, § 1.