Pain Care Priorities in Practice

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Pain care isn’t only about identifying symptoms.

It’s about understanding how pain is affecting the person experiencing it — their function, relationships, confidence, and daily life.

When those broader impacts aren’t explored, important aspects of care can be missed.

In this short educational video, Dr Duncan Sanders explores the thinking behind Pain Care Priorities and why structured prioritisation supports more meaningful clinical conversations.

The video covers:

  • Why listening and validation matter in pain care
  • How pain impacts more than physical symptoms
  • The importance of person-centred prioritisation
  • How structured thinking supports clearer decision-making

Watch below to explore how Pain Care Priorities can support everyday clinical practice.

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Download the practical guide

A visual reference outlining the Pain Care Priorities framework with prompts for reflection in practice.

Read the clinical reflection

Professor Helen Slater expands on why prioritising listening, impact, and context strengthens person-centred pain care.

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