Medical professionals who have been taught that individuals with Down syndrome have a high tolerance for pain are much less likely to consider basic pain management strategies for patients in their care. Some children and teens are stoic, and others lack communication skills to express it.

Pam W
SE of Seattle

Pain Tolerance and Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art180650.asp


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