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FACES of Pain Care – Episode 8 – Ouchie – Taking Some of the Pain Out of Being in Pain with Rachel Trobman

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CEO Rachel Trobman introduces Ouchie, a new application designed by Rachel and Jason Trobman to help people with pain conditions manage their symptoms, keep a record of pain assessment and treatment, and be able to communicate with their healthcare providers in a succinct way. People in pain often feel isolated and overwhelmed. This app gives…

FACES of Pain Care – Episode 6 – Pain Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic with Ellen Rosenquist, MD

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Dr. Rosenquist specializes in pain medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr. Rosenquist shares her knowledge and approach to long-term pain care.  This includes her use of complementary medicine, to ensure a more personalized response to specific types of pain. A strong believer in pain management education, Dr. Rosenquist spends time…

FACES of Pain Care – Episode 5 – Opiate Epidemic in the United States with Chris Johnson, MD

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Since the late 1990’s there has been an explosion in the prescribing of opiate pain medication. As a result of advocacy programs such as treating pain as the “Fifth Vital Sign” and aggressive marketing by the pharmaceutical industry, the number of prescriptions has tripled from 76 million in 1991 to 219 million in 2011 (Vector One National). Listen as Chris Johnson, MD, walks you through his journey and…