Everyone experiences
pain at one point or
another. It often is an
indication that
something is wrong.
Alliance of State Pain Initiatives, promoting pain relief nationwide, is a
national network of interdisciplinary, state-based organizations dedicated to
transforming the culture of pain care.
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
is dedicated itself to advancing hospice and palliative medicine and
improving the care of patients with life- threatening or serious conditions.
American Academy of Pain Management
The American Academy of Pain Management is a non-profit organization
that educates clinicians about pain and its management through an
integrative interdisciplinary approach.
American Academy of Pain Medicine
The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is the medical specialty
society representing physicians practicing in the field of Pain Medicine.
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
serves its members and their patients, other health professionals and society by
fostering excellence in physiatric practice, education, and research.
American Chronic Pain Association
To facilitate peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and
their families so that these individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain.
American College of Rheumatology
is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that
advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy
and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis
and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
American Pain Foundation
NPO site that contains newsletter, downloadable patient resources (MS Word),
and discussion boards.
American Pain Society (APS)
Multidisciplinary, scientific and
professional society. Contains
announcements of positions,
fellowships, grants, etc.
American Society for Action on
Pain
Patient organization interested in
pain management issues/concerns.
American Society for Pain
Management Nursing
Organization of professional nurses
that provide support to pain
management. Contains
announcements and an e-mail list.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Site dedicated to increasing the quality of addiction treatment. Includes
certification, publications, and conference info.
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Member info, web-based CME, and fellowship opportunities are some of the
highlights.
Beyond Chronic Pain
shows how to live a more normal, quality life.
Drugs4Real
An interactive prevention
program that teaches
adolescents about the influence
of alcohol and drugs and
strengthens their commitment to
avoid taking these substances.
Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation - creates resources for those affected by the
connective tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
NPO consisting of health professionals. Access to web-based learning,
grants/awards, opportunities, etc.
National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain
Not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing support for patients who are
suffering from intractable pain, their families, friends and the physicians who
treat them.
National Hospice Foundation
committed to compassionate care at the end of life.
National Pain Foundation
A non-profit organization that provides education and support resources
for people in chronic pain, their families, and physicians.
Pain Connection
provides a monthly support group, information and referrals, and community
education to chronic pain sufferers and their families.
Pain & Policy Studies Group, University of Wisconsin
The Pain & Policies Studies Group website contains a wealth of information
about pain relief and public policy, both domestic and international.
Pain Medicine News
Pain Medicine News has timely frequently updated content designed to meet
the needs of the spectrum of physicians involved in pain medicine.
Pain & the Law
website serves research experts and those interested in effective pain relief and
management through articles and commentary on the drugs used to treat
serious pain including opioids and prescription pain medications such as
OxyContin.
Pain Treatment Topics
With pharmaceutical company support, a noncommercial resource for
healthcare professionals, providing clinical news, information, research, and
education for a better understanding of evidence-based pain-management
practices.
Pain.com
Free web-based CME, articles, and pain journals (all free to view).
PainACTION
An online self-management program for pain patients, featuring individually-
customized information, interactive skill-building tools, monthly newsletter and
opportunities to share self-management tips.
PainLink
Archived website that still
contains applicable information.
PainPathways
a quarterly magazine for acute,
chronic and cancer pain management. PainPathways is the ultimate resource
for patients, caregivers and physicians seeking current research and therapies.
Pain Research Center At The University of Utah
We support ongoing research aimed at developing a better understanding of all
types of pain and the methods of treating pain and suffering.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists
is an educational, research and scientific association of physicians organized to
raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and
improve the care of the patient.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated
to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support,
services and hope to all people affected by lupus.
The Mayday Fund
Extensive listing of internet resources relating to pain and pain
management.
The National Fibromyalgia Research Association
is THE source for what’s new in fibromyalgia research and education.
The National Headache Foundation
exists to enhance the healthcare of headache sufferers.
The National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
The National Scoliosis Foundation (NSF)
is a patient-led nonprofit organization dedicated since 1976 to helping
children, parents, adults, and health-care providers to understand
the complexities of spinal deformities such as scoliosis.
Wisconsin Pain Initiative
Grassroots organization of professionals that includes: pain
management laws (WI), patient/public/professional education.
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