Pharmacy Daily | PSA on pain patients

MORE than one million Australians are currently living with pain each day, according to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. In addition, the PSA totes figures which show that between 20-20 percent of the population may be experiencing chronic pain. Part of the PSA’s bid to get pharmacists to attend its advanced clinical session on pain, led by Dr Lisa Nissen (Associate Professor in the University of Queensland, School of Pharmacy) at PAC10, the comments also plead the case that that pain is one of the most common reasons for a patient to seek medical care. “We must as health professional always look at pain within the context of this biopsychosocial model and consider how we, as pharmacists can contribute to the quality use of medicines for these patients,” said Nissen. “This presentation will outline some of the main principles involved in the management of pain and the types and combinations of drug therapy that are often used to treat this sometimes complex condition and more particularly, how pharmacists can play a pivotal role in the management of these often complex patients,” she added. For info see www.pac10.com.au.

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