Podcasts Health Airing Pain 17: Primary Care and Pain in the Brain

17: Primary Care and Pain in the Brain

Published: May 10, 2011, 2:54 p.m.

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\\nAiring Pain was at the launch of the British Pain Society\\u2019s Primary and Community Care Special Interest Group where we heard from healthcare professionals who are working to improve the management of pain conditions in the UK. The crucial role of GPs in recognising and treating pain was especially emphasised.
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Plus, is pain all in the mind? Paul Evans learns about the science behind pain in the brain and the exciting studies being done by Prof Irene Tracy and her team at the Oxford University Brain Imaging Unit.
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In this programme:
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  • Prof Richard Langford \\u2013 BPS president
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  • Dr Martin Johnson \\u2013 RCGP clinical champion for pain management
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  • Dr Mark Porter \\u2013 Celebrity GP and journalist
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  • Prof Irene Tracy \\u2013 Director of the Oxford university brain imaging unit
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  • Ms Ann Taylor \\u2013 Pain community centre, Speaker at event
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