Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Barker (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Monday, 15 December 2008.
Older People: Pain
- Question
- My Lords, in March 2007, the British Pain Society and the British Geriatrics Society produced a comprehensive evidence-based assessment framework for pain in older people. What is the department doing to encourage take-up of that valuable tool by GPs and secondary care staff?
- Answer
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My Lords, the commissioning guidance for PCTs has taken on board those recommendations. The 18-week chronic pain pathway is part of the commissioning tool. We are strengthening commissioning, and we have an assurance system to ensure that PCTs are working with their providers not just to address acute pain problems in hospitals, but, more importantly, chronic pain management in primary and community settings.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 706 c641
- Session
- 2008-09
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
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- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Older people Pain
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