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The
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine is an organization whose
members, though they come from all different specialties, are all physicians
dedicated to improving palliative/hospice care of the terminally ill. Through
this website you can learn more about this organization and the educational
services they provide.
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This
site provides information to both professionals and patients alike. It features
an on-line community where professionals can share their experiences and techniques
in treating pain. The Academy also provides book lists, FAQs, software
and policies dealing with pain management.
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The
American Academy of Pain Medicine, an organization composed of physicians specializing
in pain medicine, provides education and training to all physicians and conducts
research with the goal of improving the specialty and providing quality care
to patients suffering with pain. On their website they provide information about
their organization and about pain management.
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The
American Academy of Pediatrics is a professional organization that conducts
research, provides professional education and disseminates information for professionals
and members of the general public regarding children's health issues such as
pain management. On their website you can learn more about the Academy and access
their publications.
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The
American Pain Society is an interdisciplinary professional organization that
seeks to improve pain management through research and education. Their website
describes the services of their organization and provides information to those
suffering from pain.
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The
American Society of Addiction Medicine disseminates information on addiction
and promotes education in order to improve the treatment of those with addictions.
Their website features information about their organization and addiction medicine
news.
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This
is a society of professionals including anesthesiologists and all other professionals
interested in pain relief that encourages specialization and research in this
area of medicine. The site offers membership information, meeting times and
access to the society newsletter.
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This
chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain is an organization
of both professionals and laypersons concerned with pain and its treatment.
On their website you can find information about their research, communication,
and advisory services.
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The
Colorado Cancer Pain Initiative is an organization of professionals and laypersons
concerned with cancer pain control that educates its members about pertinent
issues and advocates for changes in practice that will result in better pain
relief for persons with cancer. On their website you can find information about
their initiative in addition to links to related sites.
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The
Hospice and Palliative Nurses' Association is a membership organization that
seeks to enhance this field of nursing through the networking opportunities,
information and support it offers its members. On their website you can access
information about the organization and the services it offers.
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Established
in 1987, the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, Inc. (NADDI)
is a unique membership organization whose members are responsible for investigating
and prosecuting pharmaceutical drug diversion.
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