PSA on pain patients
September 16, 2010
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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