Pain and Distress and Humane Endpoints - August 2016

Audience: Operations staff (i.e., veterinary, husbandry, and research) primarily; also the IACUC (protocol reviewers)

Goals:

• Understanding and recognizing pain and distress
• Knowledge of how to manage pain and distress

Objectives:

• Recognize species specific behaviors and distinguish them from pain and distress
• Distinguish what is scientifically justified pain and distress, consistent with sound research design
• Use tools (e.g., scoring system) to assess pain level
• Document an incident of pain and distress

Module Developers: Bruce Kennedy, Gene Hines, Kelly Fusco, Tanise Jackson, Trina Smith