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Chronic Pain Education Fails, Fuels Opioid Crisis in Canada

4/2/2025

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Chronic pain management education in Canada is falling short, fueling the opioid crisis, warns Hansel Lui from the Michael G. DeGroote Institute. Although some healthcare programs follow IASP guidelines, inconsistencies remain. New online modules and collaborative efforts are underway to improve training, yet more action is essential to equip all healthcare professionals effectively.

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Chronic pain management education in Canada is falling short, fueling the opioid crisis, warns Hansel Lui from the Michael G. DeGroote Institute. Although some healthcare programs follow IASP guidelines, inconsistencies remain. New online modules and collaborative efforts are underway to improve training, yet more action is essential to equip all healthcare professionals effectively.