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The main causes of pain include medical conditions (such as cancer, arthritis and back problems) and injuries. At any given time around one third of Australian are in pain [Source: Pain management [Better Health Channel]
The Statement on patients' rights to pain management [Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists] discusses the rights of patients' in relation to pain relief.
Updated June 2009
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How to report pain
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with non-traumatic neck pain.
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Growing pains
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Growing pains
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