For additional information about pain, please visit the following web sites.

American Pain Society
A multidisciplinary organization whose a mission is to advance pain-related research, education, treatment and professional practice.
www.ampainsoc.org

American Academy of Pain Medicine
Promoting quality care of patients through research, education, and advocacy, and through the advancement of the specialty of pain medicine.
www.painmed.org

American Pain Foundation
An online resource center for people with pain, their families, friends, caregivers, the media, legislators and the general public.
www.painfoundation.org

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
An organization that evaluates and accredits nearly 18,000 healthcare organizations, hospitals and programs is the United States.
www.jcaho.org

American Chronic Pain Society
Supporting and providing information for people with chronic pain.
www.theacpa.org

WebMD
Providing services that help physicians, consumers, providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system.
www.webmd.com