Pain Management & Palliative Care

Pain Management & Palliative Care focuses on improving the quality of life for patients experiencing serious or life-limiting health conditions by relieving pain and other distressing symptoms. It adopts a multidisciplinary, patient-centred approach addressing physical, psychological, social, and emotional needs while supporting both patients and their families throughout the care journey.

Assessment & Diagnosis

• Pain intensity scales
• Physical examination
• Medical history evaluation
• Functional assessment
• Psychological assessment

Types of Pain

• Acute pain – short-term injury or surgery-related
• Chronic pain – lasting >3 months
• Neuropathic pain – nerve damage
• Cancer pain
• Inflammatory pain

Pain Management Approaches

Medications

• Analgesics (paracetamol, NSAIDs)
• Opioids (moderate–severe pain)
• Antidepressants & anticonvulsants
• Muscle relaxants

Interventional Procedures

• Nerve blocks
• Epidural injections
• Implantable pain devices