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Finding helpful, reliable information and resources on the World Wide Web can take hours of searching. We have searched the Web for you and identified the following websites to simplify your search for information. This information is provided for educational and information purposes only. OPI makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied. Providing references to other organizations or links to other websites does not imply that OPI endorses the information or services provided by them. Those organizations are solely responsible for the information they provide.
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American Academy of Pain Management
The American Academy of Pain Management is the largest Pain Organization in the United States. The Academy provides credentialing, accreditation of facilities, networking opportunities, continuing education, quality publications and an annual clinical meeting. |
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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. As a medical specialty society, the Academy is involved in education, training, advocacy, and research in the specialty of Pain Medicine. |
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American Pain Foundation
The American Pain Foundation serves people with pain through information, advocacy, and support. Their mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by raising public awareness, providing practical information, promoting research, and advocating to remove barriers and increase access to effective pain management. |
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American Pain Society
The American Pain Society is a multidisciplinary community that brings together a diverse group of scientists, clinicians and other professionals to increase the knowledge of pain and transform public policy and clinical practice to reduce pain-related suffering.
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American Society of Addiction Medicine
The American Society of Addiction Medicine is an association of physicians dedicated to improving the treatment of alcoholism and other addictions, educating physicians and medical students, promoting research and prevention, and enlightening and informing the medical community and the public about these issues. |
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American Society of Pain Management Nursing
The American Society for Pain Management Nursing is an organization of professional nurses dedicated to promoting and providing optimal care of individuals with pain, including the management of its sequelae. This is accomplished through education, standards, advocacy, and research. |
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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
IASP is dedicated to furthering research on pain and improving the care of patients with pain. Membership in IASP is open to scientists, physicians, dentists, psychologists, nurses, physical therapists, and other health professionals actively engaged in pain research and to those who have special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pain. |
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Mayday Pain Project
Extensive listing of internet resources relating to pain and pain management. |
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National Pain Foundation
An on-line educational and support community for persons in pain, their families and physicians. This website is a source for treatment options and pain information that is peer reviewed by leading pain specialists. |
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