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Pain management

Introduction

Managing chronic and acute pain is difficult. Provision of effective analgesia is only part of the medical management of acute and chronic painful conditions. A careful explanation of the clinical problem is crucial, as is development of a trusting therapeutic relationship.

For more information about Pain Management, refer to the chapter in the Handbook for Health Professionals, Chapter 17 'Managing Chronic Pain' (PDF 105 KB). Also see the Resource Kit, 'Pain Management'.

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