Are Doctors Being Trained Enough to Treat Chronic Pain?

Not enough doctors have been adequately trained to treat chronic pain, according to a new review of studies.

Published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, researchers from Henry Ford Hospital reviewed studies and standards regarding the management of chronic pain in patients, as well as training in treating chronic pain among doctors.

Among their findings was the fact that for every medical specialist in pain, there are 28,500 people who experience chronic pain. In addition, a past study showed that pain management courses were only offered at four of 117 medical schools in the U.S. and Canada that were reviewed in the analysis. Read Full Article Below ↓