[The necessity and possibilities of the antipain help organization in multyprofile clinics]

The personal work experience of the department of pain syndrome and analysis of foreign algologic service clearly demonstrated the necessity of similar adequate hierarchical medical service for treatment of chronic pain. The following principles should build the backbone of the service: multidisciplinary approach, usage of both traditional and alternative medicine, availability of help and stable feedback with tertiary hospitals. The algologic service should perform diagnostic, advisory and expert functions. The antipain center should obtain not only hospital facilities but also research laboratories and teaching centers.