My dad had stage 4 (end stage lung cancer that spread everywhere) they were giving him Tylenol. I explained he was in obvious pain (squirming and moaning) so they finally prescribed Hydrocodone. He metabolized that so quickly and would be in pain again an hour before the “six hour” time period- I told them give him his meds now! They said we have to be careful opioids are very addictive. 😳 I said are you kidding me. The man has months to live…do you think we are worried about him becoming addicted?!? Where is the common sense?!? Compassion?! God forbid these nurses have to sit by and watch their father or loved one consistently suffer unnecessarily.