PAIN MANAGEMENT
Information in this page is provided by the APHG with the expertise of the Pain Society of Great Britain
THE ESSENTIALS
What is pain, how is pain dealt with, what is the issue with pain?
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PARLIAMENTARY ACTION
Parliamentary Questions
Archive document
Early Day Motions
Number 168, 2003-2004 - Chronic Pain
Adjournment debates
Pain Management, Paul Burstow
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
(in partnership with the Pain Society of Great Britain)
MP Briefing Document
This document, produced by the pain society, is an excellent introduction to the topic, including some of the key issues, facts and figures and latest developments
APHG MEETING DETAILS
Chronic Pain - The Silent Epidemic?
DATE: Wed 11th June 2003
SPEAKERS: Various
VENUE: MacMillion Room, Portcullis House
Resource Pack
Minutes and Summary
Attendees
Agenda
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KEY REPORTS AND DATA
'Acute Chronic Pain Management Services in the UK' - Dr Foster and Pain Society (2003)
The most up-to-date independent audit of pain services in the UK. Essential reading.
'Services for Patients with Pain - Summary' - - Part i - Part ii - Part iii - Annex Clinical Services Advisory Group (2000)
Government document - issued key guidance for local services in 2000, based on a national review of services
'Pain in Europe'- Pain Alliance (2003)
Service provision in UK compared unfavourably to European best practice
'Specialised Pain Management Services (Adult) - Definition No. 31' - Department of Health (2003)
The set of definitions for those pain conditions which are considered 'specialized' and are subject to special rules
USEFUL LINKS
GOVERNMENT
Department of Health
with responsiblity for health policy in the UK
Specialised Services pages
Details of the special rules governing certian types of pain management treatment
NICE
Responsible for engendering and disseminating best practice and clinical excellence throughout NHS. Various investigations into pain management
MHRA
Regulates medicines and medical products in UK- including pain treatment
CHARITIES
Pain Society of Great Britain, an alliance of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving pain management in UK.
Please follow their comprehensive Links Page for links to other charities
OTHERS
Dr Foster authors of pain society report, a definitive source of information on UK healthcare services
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