The Pain Management Centre is the first and largest in Singapore to serve patients with chronic, disabling pain disorders. The centre helps patients to restore function and manage chronic pain, using a multi-pronged approach by addressing medical, physical and psychological aspects of pain. The one-stop centre is staffed by a team of internationally trained pain specialists, dedicated pain nurses, physiotherapists and psychologists.
The Pain Management Centre is also the only training unit outside of Australia and New Zealand , and accredited by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Faculty of Pain Medicine to provide approved training for Pain Medicine.
The centre helps patients to restore function and manage chronic pain, using a multi-pronged approach by addressing medical, physical and psychological aspects of pain.
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Comprehensive facilities include specialist outpatient clinics, acupuncture services, procedure room with X-ray facilities and recovery room for interventional pain treatment.
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Local Websites
Pain Association of Singapore
http://www.pain.org.sg
The Pain Association of Singapore website has useful medical information, guidelines and news updates with the objective of creating awareness of pain management among healthcare professionals and the general public.
National Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org.sg
The National Arthritis Foundation is a charitable organisation that serves people with arthritis through information, education and support.
International Websites
American Pain Foundation
http://www.painfoundation.org
To improve the quality of life of people with pain by providing practical information for patients, raising public awareness and understanding of pain, and advocating against barriers to effective treatment.
National Pain Foundation
http://www.nationalpainfoundation.org
An on-line education and support community for patients and families with information on pain and its treatment.
National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov
The National Cancer Institute website is a useful on-line resource on various cancer topics, diagnosis, treatment, support as well as management of cancer pain.