Trends in opioid prescribing for persistent pain

Introduction Opioid prescribing for persistent pain has risen dramatically across many developed countries throughout the world. Dr John Bedson, a GP and epidemiologist from Stoke-on-Trent, describes some of the trends …

What is persistent pain and pain self-care?

By now, you will have some understanding that the PROMPPT research programme aims to improve care for patients living with persistent pain. To achieve this aim we think it is …