Pain and suffering is something we all wish we would never experience in life, but it is something unavoidable. “Why is there pain and suffering in the world? » is a question that haunts humanity. Mother Teresa once said, “Suffering is a gift from God.” However, we would all like to do without it. In clinical settings, pain and suffering are two words used together. “The Wound Dresser” by Walt Whitman and “The Nature of Suffering and Goals of Medicine” by Eric J Cassel address the issue of pain and suffering in the individual and how caregivers should care for those who suffer. ", Walt Whitman describes his experiences caring for the wounded during the Civil War, and the pain and suffering he witnessed. He shares graphic images of what he observed while treating the injured. Much like healthcare workers today, Whitman was a servant who, with humility, cared for those who were hurting and suffering. “Devotion, sacrifice, and compassion” is how Whitman describes caring for those who are suffering. This applies to h...