“People who experience pain are seen right across the health sector in Australia and therefore, all health practitioners need to have an approach that’s based on best practice and the evidence that we currently have.”
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Education and training on pain management for health practitioners promotes a person-centred approach to care.
Education and training on pain management for health practitioners is developed and delivered in alignment with best practice approaches to learning and teaching.
The content of education and training on pain management for health practitioners is evidence-based.
Education and training on pain management actively engages learners in reflective practice and self-awareness.
Education and training on pain management develops a health practitioner’s understanding of, and effective skills in, communicating with people experiencing pain.
Education and training on pain management for health practitioners embeds a collaborative approach to pain management.