Earlier this week I participated in a two-day event, called Play the Pain(1). It combined scientific presentations, discussion periods, and workshops, all relating to the concept of “play” as a tool to aid in the management of chronic pain. Organized by one researcher in particular, Read More …
I spent the past two days at Play the Pain, a “participatory free for all event to discuss ideas” about chronic pain.(1) It was conceived of and then planned by a neuroscientist, who enlisted other researchers, as well as artists and therapists who all: work Read More …
I’m very happy to announce that my blog – on bioethics, patient privacy, and my patient journey – is finally back in bloom! Back online, in gardening terms. This blog has been offline for several months, for two reasons. First off, there was an issue Read More …
I had a nice surprise today, which started with a phone call a few weeks ago. Last month, I received an out-of-the-blue call from one of the specialist physicians at the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit (AEPMU), which is part of the McGill University Health Read More …
My husband took this week off for a stay-cation, an at-home vacation. We were hoping to have a few days of nice late-summer warmth, and we’ve been lucky! The weather has been fantastic all week, apart from a storm last Saturday, and the forecast is Read More …
This afternoon I heard from the organizers of the 2019 “Pain UnConference”(1), about my participation as an “UnPatient”. This one-day event, for physical and occupational therapists, was being organized by the Pain Science Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.(2) What exactly is an UnConference? Great Read More …
