Deck the Halls . . . with Holiday Stress?!
This time of year is often difficult for people in pain. It’s hard to keep
smiling if your body can’t keep up with all that your mind and heart want to
accomplish. Check out our
tips about how to manage your feelings and make the most of your
holiday.
10 Myths and Facts about Pain
There are so many misconceptions about pain.
Share this list of myths and
facts to help you and those around you better understand the truth about
living with chronic pain.
A Tribute to Hugh Rosomoff, MD, DMedSc
The National Pain Foundation’s editor-in-chief, Dr. Richard Stieg, has
written a tribute to Dr. Hugh
Rosomoff, who passed away on June 5, 2008. Less than a year ago Dr.
Rosomoff offered his services to the National Pain Foundation as a web site
content editor and financial benefactor. Though quite ill, his willingness to
serve the needs of people in pain and share his bright mind and great talent
with his colleagues was with us until the end.
Connect. Learn. Live.
Visit the
National Pain Foundation's new Facebook page to meet new people and open
new doors. Also, watch inspirational stories on YouTube and add your own. Visit
www.YouTube.com/NationalPain today.
Pain Research News
State-by-State Guide to "Getting the Medication You Need" Posted to NPF Web Site
The NPF is excited to announce a new addition to our web site:
downloadable PDF documents explaining the details of every state’s medication insurance rights policies. Each document is set up in a question and answer format to explain types of coverage, brand name versus generic medications, drug lists, changing or “switching” medications on the list, costs, limitations/prior approval and appeals. The pieces also include important contact information and sample letters to customize and use when either protesting a medication being changed on or switched from an approved list
or appealing a coverage decision regarding a specific medication.
Pain Patient Bill of Rights
As a pain patient, you have several rights regarding your treatment. It is important that you familiarize yourself with these rights so that you can best advocate for the care you need. If you are a caregiver, it is also important that you read and understand these points so that you can ensure your loved one is receiving the best, most respectful and most effective care possible from his or her medical doctors. Please read the
Pain Patient Bill of Rights. If you have had trouble in the past speaking up for yourself with your health care providers, consider printing it out and bringing it with you to your next appointment.
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