In show 3 Paul Harvard Evans highlights the success of NHS Highland’s chronic pain services. Those that have a long term condition and live in remote areas of the Highlands face even greater challenges in receiving adequate treatment. This service has significantly increased the number of patients treated and allowed medical professionals to be much more efficient with their time. The show also discusses the use of opiod drugs and natural techniques such as meditation and mindfulness in treating chronic pain. Evans speaks to both health professional and patients including:
- Jill Wilson, who lives in the Highlands and has lived with chronic pain for fifty years
- Jackie Milburn, clinical nurse manager for the chronic pain service at NHS Highland
- Dr John Macleod, consultant anaesthetist at Caithness General Hospital in Wick and Clinical Lead for the chronic pain management service.
- Cathy Stannard, consultant in pain medicine at Frenchay Hospital in Bristol.
- Marion Beatson, who has lived with chronic pain since having a work place accident eleven years ago and benefits from the mindfulness approach.
- Dr David Gillanders , clinical psychologist who shares his time between the University of Edinburgh and Lothian Chronic Pain Service and is an advocator of meditation.
This programme was funded by a grant from Big Lottery Fund Awards for All (Scotland) and by an educational grant from Pfizer Ltd.
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