In general, doctors treat patients for pain due to injury or
surgery. Pain intensity varies from person to person and it can be related to
stress, distress, coping strategies, and physiological factors. The physician
should work with the patient for better pain control and for safer prescribing
of medications. The best pain relief is
self-efficacy and resilience. We have found that giving the patient a teddy
bear helps to relieve their pain and anxiety, giving the patient comfort and
confidence in the system.
