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Global Pain Awareness Week

Diverse and inclusive treatment options - 26^th Sep.

Webinar to explore holistic, culturally sensitive treatments, ensure equitable & effective care for all.

The interplay between pain perception, communication and treatment response, and the importance of patient education By Professor Steven Linton

Communication about pain is often challenging, pointing to a pressing need for this webinar which will focus on the interplay between pain perception, communication and treatment response. Effective communication shapes patients’ experiences and improves pain management outcomes. Pain education across a wide range of topics is a core activity of pain management practice and has direct, positive consequences for patient care.

Lecturer: Professor Steven Linton addressing the interplay between pain perception, communication and treatment response, and the importance of patient education.

Time: 10:00

Reoptimizing pain management using diverse approaches and the practical use of OTC interventions By Dr Pam Kushner

Pain management needs to follow multimodal approaches considering the intensity of pain, pathophysiology of pain, complexity of symptoms, presence of comorbidities and the social context. This webinar will focus on reoptimizing pain management using diverse approaches with focus on the practical use of OTC medications.

Lecturer: Dr Pam Kushner on reoptimizing pain management using diverse approaches and the practical use of OTC interventions.

Time: 10:00

*There will be Q&A time after the lecture.

Meet the speakers

Professor Steven Linton (Prof. Emeritus)

Steven Linton is professor of Clinical Psychology and the director of the Center for Health and Medical Psychology (CHAMP). He is also active in teaching in the clinical and doctoral programs.

Professor Steven Linton will speak on the interplay between pain perception, communication and treatment response, and the importance of patient education.