Opioids and chronic pain
Opioids are a class of medicines taken to help reduce pain. They work on the central nervous system to slow down nerve signals between the brain and the body.
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Procedures in Pain Medicine Committee
The Procedures in Pain Medicine Committee (PPMC) reports to FPM Professional Affairs Executive Committee (PAEC) on matters pertaining to the FPM endorsement in procedures in pain medicine
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Clinical skills courses
Our clinical skills courses and trainee tutorial program are designed to support pain medicine trainees.
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Patient resources
We've collated a range of resources for pain patients and their families.
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Join the pain medicine training program
Our pioneering pain medicine training program is a two-year post-specialist qualification that leads to fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists with the post nominals FFPMANZCA.
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EPM Online
EPM Online provides a primer in the essentials of pain management. It covers the tools that can be used to Recognise, Assess and Treat pain.
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FPM by-laws
The by-laws govern the conduct and management of the Faculty of Pain Medicine.
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Faculty of Pain Medicine Board
The FPM Board oversees the activities of the faculty in accordance with the FPM by-laws and the ANZCA strategic plan.
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