A brand-new definition of pain has just been released, by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). Well, actually it’s only a proposed definition, and you still have a chance to comment on it. If you’re interested in doing that, please read my Read More …
Today’s post is an example of how I try to raise awareness of CRPS, among physicians and others working in healthcare. Before I do that, it’s probably important to mention that my field is biomedical ethics; also called bioethics. As part of my training and Read More …
A special task force of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) recently released its proposal for a revised definition of pain. This is good news to me, as I wasn’t particularly thrilled with the current version: An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience Read More …
Last night I tried on the dress I’d planned to wear to a wedding today, and got quite a surprise. It was a few dress sizes too big for me! I knew that I’d managed to lose some weight, after packing on close to 40 Read More …
Have you been wondering why you often see a tiny plush rabbit in my photos? His name is Max, by the way ,-) Max is my little cycling and CRPS awareness-raising buddy. He also, more generally, helps me to increase awareness of chronic pain conditions Read More …
A new study of 200,000 veterans in the US has shown that people with a higher severity of chronic pain have a greater risk of suicide. This is true even when compared to other chronic pain patients. Before we go any further, it’s important to Read More …
