Why EPM?

There is a need for Essential Pain Management because:

• Pain is often poorly treated.
• Improving knowledge and attitudes can lead to improved pain management.
• Simple and inexpensive treatments can make a big difference.

Pain statistics from: Union for International Cancer Control. Global Access to Pain Relief Initiative [internet]. 2011. From: http://www.uicc.org/programmes/gapri. Accessed 23 August 2012.