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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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Audio Conference #1: Effects of Pain on the Whole Person
This audio conference will be presented by Doug Cluxton, MA, LPC on September 1, 2009. |
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Audio Conference #2: Understanding Pain and Addiction
This audio conference wll be presented by Glenn Swimmer, PhD on September 15, 2009 |
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Audio Conference #3: Winning Strategies for Pain Management Process Improvement
This audioconference will be presented by Cathy Trame, RN, MS, CNS on September 22, 2009 at 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM. |
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Audio Conference #4 - Atypical Pains 101: September 29, 2009; 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
This is the fourth of the four audio conferences presented by Ohio Pain Initiative in honor of Pain Awareness Month. Ann Hudson, RN, CHPN, presents a review of several types of atypical pain and discusses treatment options. |
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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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Key Messages
The OPI Key Messages are three important facts to share with the public, media, and legislators about 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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OPI Analgesic Tables
OPI's Analgesic Tables provide information on equianalgesic dosing, starting doses for children, principles for using opioids effectively, co-analgesics, and management of opioid side effects. |
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Pain.com
Free web-based CME, articles, and pain journals (all free to view). |
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Power Over Pain - Program #1 "Chatting About Pain"
The OPI Power Over Pain Program is designed to provide healthcare professionals with model public education programs that they can use in their own communities. |
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Power Over Pain - Program #2 - "Ouch! What Can I Do?"
The OPI Power Over Pain Program is designed to provide healthcare professionals with model public education programs that they can use in their own communities. |
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Report of the Ohio Compassionate Care Task Force
Ohio's Compassionate Care Task Force was created with the passage of House Bill 474 in December of 2002. The Task Force was charged with studying and making recommendations concerning issues surrounding the treatment and care of persons with terminal illness or severe chronic pain. |
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