Abstract
When Mr. W., a patient with diabetes and leg ulcers, was admitted to home care services several months ago, he didn't realize he was on the crest of a new professional awareness of pain issues. His pain was assessed on every visit and his medications were increased when his pain control was unsatisfactory. He was a stoic man with an undefeatable spirit who taught us much about pain control. When the pain was bad, he would thank the nurses for trying and would comment, "We're getting there." Yes, we are getting there...