http://www.anapsid.org/cnd/pain/family.html
" Unfortunately, a spouse or other family member can be the IP patient's worst enemy. Why? Some are ignorant and believe that the IP patient doesn't really have pain or that the IP patient should "tough it out" without medicine.
"Some family members resent the high cost of care and medicines or the IP patient's inability to participate in some family, social, or marital activities."
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