Resources

Pain Management Websites

www.ampainsoc.org
American Pain Society
A multidisciplinary educational and scientific organization dedicated to serving people in pain.

www.cancer-pain.org
State-of-the-art management of cancer pain for pts, caregivers and professionals.

www.painfoundation.org
American Pain Foundation
Non-profit organization representing patients with pain. Resources for pts, families and healthcare professionals.

www.painmed.org
American Academy of Pain Medicine, national organization for physicians.

www.partnersagainstpain.com
Partners Against Pain
Information, tools, and services for pts and professionals.

www.painEDU.org
Provides current clinical information about assessment and management of acute and chronic pain.

www.stoppain.org
Consumer and professional healthcare education on the treatment of chronic pain and comfort care.

www.aacpi.org
American Alliance of Cancer Pain Initiatives
Describes the work of the national organization dedicated to promoting cancer pain relief nationally. Great resources for information re: narcotic regulatory issues.

www.aapainmanage.org
American Academy of Pain Management
An interdisciplinary organization serving clinicians who treat people with pain through education, setting standards of care and advocacy.

www.theacpa.org
American Chronic Pain Association
Offers support and information for people with chronic pain.

www.painandhealth.org
The Mayday Pain Project
Houses an index of Internet resources for pain and health.

painconsortium.nih.gov
NIH Pain Consortium
Enhances and increases visibility of pain research through collaborations with those who treat pain.