Ageing is a significant risk factor for pain-related conditions. And as populations grow older and live longer, outdated beliefs about pain management may deprive many seniors from living their best lives as they age.
The question is, how are healthcare professionals adapting to shifting attitudes about pain? Are there sufficient GPs trained in pain management who can meet the evolving expectations of patients?
Dr Bernard Lee, CEO of Singapore Paincare Holdings Limited, Senior Consultant Pain Specialist of Singapore Paincare Center weighs in.