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APS Position Statements
The American Pain Society may choose to address controversial policies or significant clinical matters by publishing a position statement. Position statements are typically commissioned by the Board of Directors for their review and approval. Following are several position statements the society has developed and endorsed in recent years. Position statements older than five years have been reviewed and updated to ensure their continued relevance.
The American Pain Society and Translational Pain Research (Approved 2007)
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Improving Quality of Acute and Cancer Pain Management (Approved 1995, Reviewed and Updated 2005)
Racial and Ethnic Identifiers in Pain Management: The Importance to Research, Clinical Practice, and Public Health Policy (Approved 2004)
Public Policy Statement on the Rights and Responsibilities of Healthcare Professionals in the use of Opioids for the Treatment of Pain (Approved 2004)
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The Use of 'As Needed' Range Orders for Opioid Analgesics in the Management of Acute Pain (Approved 2001, Revised and Updated 2004)
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Promoting Pain Relief and Preventing Abuse of Pain Medication: A Critical Balancing Act (Approved 2001)
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APS Position Statement on the Use of Placebos in Pain Management, 2005 The Journal of Pain Vol 6 No 4 (April) 2005: pp 215-217 (Approved 2005)
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The Assessment and Management of Acute Pain in Infants, Children, and Adolescents (Approved 2001, Reviewed and Updated 2006)
Definitions Related to the Use of Opioids for the Treatment of Pain (Approved 2001, Under Review 2006)
Pediatric Chronic Pain - A Position Statement from the American Pain Society (Approved 2001, Reviewed and Updated 2006)
The Use Of Opioids For The Treatment Of Chronic Pain (Approved 1996, Reviewed and Updated 2006)
Pain Assessment and Treatment in the Managed Care Environment (Approved 2000, Reviewed and Updated 2006)
Treatment Of Pain At The End Of Life (Approved 1997, Reviewed and Updated 2006)