Patient information website by NAPP

14th November 2006 at 15:01 GMT by Dr.C.A.Jenner MB BS, FRCA. Permalink.

A summary of the latest pain information website produced by NAPP as an educational resource

Introduction

Control Pain- Live Life is a new educational resource for patients by Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd. with contributions from Action on Pain (independent patient support group)

If you, or someone you know, is affected by pain, there is information on how best to manage that pain on this website including:

· What is pain?

· How do we feel pain?

· Assessment of pain

· Treatment options

· Different types of pain

· Living with pain

· Glossary

There is a very useful section on improving health and quality of life for those people living with pain including:

· Hints and tips

· Support groups

· Useful links

· Useful information

In the words of the website:

''Whatever your diagnosis, whether you know the underlying cause of your pain or not, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. In this section, you will find information and support to help you live with your pain. There are patient booklets, links to other websites and contact details for support groups. Keep coming back to see what’s new. ''

• Link to controlpain-livelife.com