STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Purdue Pharma L.P.
unveiled an enhanced version of its popular educational website www.PartnersAgainstPain.com,
making it is easier for healthcare professionals, people with pain
and their caregivers to access valuable pain management
information, resources and tools. For more than 17 years, the
Partners Against Pain program has been offering support to help
improve the quality of pain management for individuals touched by
pain.
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In addition to information on medical conditions that cause
pain, the enhanced site features customized sections for patients,
caregivers and healthcare professionals. Each section offers a wide
range of content and special downloadable features. For example,
the Patient Comfort Assessment Guide offers patients and caregivers
tips and resources, such as:
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor;
- Alternative Therapeutic Options;
- Veterans’ Affairs Information;
- Pain Assessment and Measurement;
- Pain Logs and Diary; and
- Pain Treatment Options.
The Professional Education Center provides healthcare
professionals with a variety of resources, including:
- Pain management education guide;
- Pain Management Quick Kit with pain assessment forms and
scales; - Medical Education Resource Catalog and order forms; and
- Spotlight interviews.
“The information on the new Partners Against Pain site can help
facilitate communication between patients, caregivers and
healthcare professionals so that, together, they may successfully
manage pain,” said Dr. Craig Landau, chief medical officer and vice
president of medical research, risk management and
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