Patient Forum: Chronic Pain

Healthcare providers are often unaware of the hurdles that patients face in order to receive care for their chronic pain conditions. Patients are often frustrated by the healthcare system and feel undertreated. Patients may not have the necessary skills to navigate the complicated healthcare system when suffering from chronic pain. This patient interview/forum will allow physicians to better understand ways to communicate with patients professionally and to understand their nuanced concerns regarding the complicated healthcare system. The activity is designed to educate physicians, nurses, healthcare administrators, and patients on the nuances of delivering and receiving healthcare for chronic pain.