References
For people in pain
APS is a multidisciplinary scientific and professional society. Because of legal restrictions and financial liabilities, APS is not able to offer individual consultations or medical advice. However, you may be interested in reading the position statements found in our Advocacy and Policy Section. You may also look for APS web site content information of interest to you by using our web site search feature
Most painful conditions can be treated and we hope you will find successful treatment options and compassionate care for your own situation
American Chronic Pain Association
American Council for Headache Education
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
Information from the National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research – NIDCR
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
National Cancer Institute – NCI
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine – NCCAM
For the Primary Care Practitioner
APS is a scientific organization of researchers and experts with the expertise of pain management. APS has developed materials/content for the primary care practitioner to help in treating patients in pain
Fundamentals of Pain Management: A Primer for Residents and Fellows course
Collaborative for REMS Education (CO*RE)
Pain Control in the Primary Care Setting: Publication designed to help improve the quality of pain management in primary care and is based on current evidence and expert consensus about the principles of pain assessment, diagnosis and management
Medscape Education Pain Learning Center
Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York Online CME
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Pain Education website and pain curriculum
McGill University is offering an Online Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management for health professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and learn the latest developments in the assessment and treatment of chronic pain conditions
Publications and Online References
These academic journals and other publications focus on specific areas of pain research, treatment, education, and clinical practice
Organizations
Here are organizations that specialize in pain research, treatment, clinical practice and education
Patient Resources
This list of resources may help individuals who are coping with pain