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Sophia was a 52-year-old woman who had suffered chronic back pain for many years. She had repeated admissions in an attempt to find the cause, all without success, and her only relief came from the Pentazocine that she had taken for years. Along with the doctors, the nurse agreed that sterile water should be given as a substitute without Sophia's knowledge, as it was believed that Sophia was so addicted that it was difficult to know whether she really had pain or not. Gradually all of Sophia's analgesia was replaced with water, despite her complaints of cramps, nausea, and pain. After a few weeks, she was told that her drugs had been substituted and that it was now possible to control her pain with a milder and safer analgesic. She was furious that the medical team had deceived her and accused them of causing her unnecessary suffering. When she left the ward, she vowed that she would never return to the hospital. The nurse felt that the actions were justified as Sophia would have a better life free from the drug.

Sophia was a 52-year-old woman who had suffered chronic back pain for many years. She had repeated admissions in an attempt to find the cause, all without success, and her only relief came from the Pentazocine that she had taken for years. Along with the doctors, the nurse agreed that sterile water should be given as a substitute without Sophia's knowledge, as it was believed that Sophia was so addicted that it was difficult to know whether she really had pain or not. Gradually all of Sophia's analgesia was replaced with water, despite her complaints of cramps, nausea, and pain. After a few weeks, she was told that her drugs had been substituted and that it was now possible to control her pain with a milder and safer analgesic. She was furious that the medical team had deceived her and accused them of causing her unnecessary suffering. When she left the ward, she vowed that she would never return to the hospital. The nurse felt that the actions were justified as Sophia would have a better life free from the drug.

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Sophia was a 52-year-old woman who had suffered chronic back pain for many years. She had repeated admissions in an attempt to find the cause, all without success, and her only relief came from the Pentazocine that she had taken for years. Along with the doctors, the nurse agreed that sterile water should be given as a substitute without Sophia's knowledge, as it was believed that Sophia was so addicted that it was difficult to know whether she really had pain or not. Gradually all of Sophia's analgesia was replaced with water, despite her complaints of cramps, nausea, and pain. After a few weeks, she was told that her drugs had been substituted and that it was now possible to control her pain with a milder and safer analgesic. She was furious that the medical team had deceived her and accused them of causing her unnecessary suffering. When she left the ward, she vowed that she would never return to the hospital. The nurse felt that the actions were justified as Sophia would have a better life free from the drug.
Transcribed Image Text:Sophia was a 52-year-old woman who had suffered chronic back pain for many years. She had repeated admissions in an attempt to find the cause, all without success, and her only relief came from the Pentazocine that she had taken for years. Along with the doctors, the nurse agreed that sterile water should be given as a substitute without Sophia's knowledge, as it was believed that Sophia was so addicted that it was difficult to know whether she really had pain or not. Gradually all of Sophia's analgesia was replaced with water, despite her complaints of cramps, nausea, and pain. After a few weeks, she was told that her drugs had been substituted and that it was now possible to control her pain with a milder and safer analgesic. She was furious that the medical team had deceived her and accused them of causing her unnecessary suffering. When she left the ward, she vowed that she would never return to the hospital. The nurse felt that the actions were justified as Sophia would have a better life free from the drug.
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