Many
people dislike the idea of using
medication to control
pain for their pets, however when
appropriate, it is necessary to ensure the pet's comfort and continued mobility and quality of life.
He said there was not a lot of evidence about end of life outcomes for prisoners in Australia, but evidence from the United States showed that
people with terminal illnesses in prisons felt isolated and lacking control, with challenges in accessing
medication and
appropriate equipment, all of which exacerbated
pain and reduced quality of life.