3 August First Online Survey – Painaustralia National Action Plan August 3, 2018 By Chronic Pain 0 The Australian Government recently announced funding for Painaustralia to develop a National Action Plan on Chronic Pain Management. The National Action Plan is a critical and overdue step towards improving quality of life for the millions of Australians who live with chronic pain (daily pain that lasts three months or longer) and reducing the burden of pain which is increasingly impacting families, communities and the economy. The Plan will set out key priority areas and measures to improve access to, and knowledge of, best practice pain management in the next three to five years. The Plan will build on the 2010 National Pain Strategy endorsed by 200 stakeholders including those working in pain medicine, allied health, drug and addiction medicine, mental health, rural health, general practice, pharmacy as well as consumers and carers. The Strategy provides a blueprint for the treatment of pain, recommending an interdisciplinary approach to deliver best practice pain management. It identifies six key goals to reduce the pain burden. (See question 6 of the survey) Eight years on, these goals remain relevant and will inform the new National Action Plan, while new priorities may have emerged that need to be considered. We are keen to hear your views about the priorities that you think will make the most difference, whether you are living with chronic pain, caring for someone with chronic pain, working in the health sector or simply have an interest in addressing this national health challenge. Go to the Survey (Source: AHHA) Related Articles National Cancer Screening Register to commence supporting the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program From 18 November 2019, the National Cancer Screening Register (the National Register) will begin supporting the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP). COVID-19 National Health Plan New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (May 2024) Conclusion of payments for National Bowel Cancer Screening Forms General practitioners and specialists that have previously received a payment for submitting a Program form to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program have been sent a letter about the conclusion of information payments in 2020. Commonwealth Department of Health 'Impact of COVID-19 on Immunisation Services' survey MedicalDirector revitalises GP care plan use in Australia Comments are closed.