TABLE 3.

Review recommendations

Cultural change
Development of policy statement on pain management by the RCH
Implementation of a hospital philosophy that reflects the priority of pain management
Increasing awareness of the importance of pain management
Establishment of an RCH working party on pain management
Development and integration of pediatric pain management services
Establishment of integrated multidisciplinary Department of Pain Medicine
Improved education and training in pain management
Structural and environmental change
Increase availability of a child-friendly and safe environment for medical procedures
Improved environment in clinical areas

RCH Royal Children’s Hospital