AAPM Position Statement: When to Refer to a Pain Specialist
For the Primary Care Provider: When to Refer to a Pain Specialist A recommendations statement from the American Academy of Pain Medicine The American Academy of Pain Medicine’s (AAPM) Shared Interest Group in Primary Care provided a forum for pain specialists and...Practice Management Improvements for Chronic Pain
Published by Psychiatry Advisor The Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals was recently published by the Partners for Understanding Pain, a partnership initiated by the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA).1 This document aims to provide healthcare practitioners...Caring for Elders: Tips for Managing Pain
Published by PR Web Elizabeth Landsverk, MD, with ElderConsult Geriatric Medicine Provides Guidance for Patients and Families Older adults are more likely to experience pain than the general population but they may be less likely to be treated for it. The most common...Finding the Right Doctor to Treat Fibromyalgia
Published by Pain News Network Numerous studies show patients have better health outcomes when they have a doctor they trust and who listens to their health concerns. Further, patients who trust their doctor are more likely listen to their advice and be compliant...A Toolkit for Chronic Pain
Published by Clinical Pain Advisor The American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) recently issued a document titled “Tool kit for Healthcare Professionals: Activities and Resources,” in an endeavor to provide healthcare professionals (HCPs) with adequate tools to manage...Connect
