The need for a Canadian pain strategy

Abstract

Pain is undertreated in Canada and there are major problems with access to appropriate care for all types of pain. A national pain strategy addressing educational, clinical and research needs is required. Following the recent International Pain Summit and the creation of the Declaration of Montreal, which identified that access to pain management is a fundamental human right, it is essential that Canada takes a leading role in proceeding with a national pain strategy and demonstrates to Canadians and the rest of the world that it is possible to treat our citizens with the compassion and dignity that they deserve. Following work started by the Canadian Pain Society Task Force on Service Delivery, the Canadian Pain Society and the Canadian Pain Coalition are in the process of leading a Canadian Pain Strategy and Canadian Pain Summit scheduled for spring 2012. A website will soon be available with further information about how you can get involved. Stay tuned. ©2011 Pulsus Group Inc. All rights reserved.