Pain Management Task Force Issues Final Report on Best Practices for Treatment of Pain

Dr. Singh chaired the Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force and published the final Report to Congress on May 30, 2019.

The Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force, a federal advisory committee established by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 - PDF, today released its final report on acute and chronic pain management best practices, calling for a balanced, individualized, patient-centered approach.

To ensure best practices for the treatment of pain, the Task Force final report underscores the need to address stigma, risk assessment, access to care and education. It also highlights five broad categories for pain treatment: medications, interventional procedures, restorative therapies, behavioral health, and complementary and integrative health approaches.

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Download the Report on Pain Management Best Practices: Updates, Gaps, Inconsistencies, and Recommendations.

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