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Pain medicine as a career
Naveen Malhotra1, Muralidhar Joshi2, R P Gehdoo3
1Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Management Centre, Pt BDS PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
|March 26, 2021
Summary
Pain Medicine offers a growing career for anesthesiologists, addressing the increasing prevalence of chronic and cancer pain in an aging population. This specialty is a natural extension of their expertise, with significant scientific advancements in recent decades.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Management
- Medical Specialties
Background:
- Pain is a leading reason for medical consultations, second only to the common cold.
- Increased life expectancy in India leads to a higher incidence of chronic and cancer pain.
- Anesthesiologists possess the skills to manage pain, making pain medicine a logical career progression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the merits of pursuing a career in Pain Medicine.
- To explore various aspects of Pain Medicine as a super-specialty.
- To inform postgraduate students about career opportunities in pain management.
Main Methods:
- Review of the current landscape of pain medicine.
- Analysis of the growth of pain research over the last two decades.
- Discussion of the role of anesthesiologists in pain management.
Main Results:
- Pain Medicine is a rapidly expanding field.
- Anesthesiologists are well-equipped to excel as pain physicians.
- Significant scientific advancements have occurred in pain research.
Conclusions:
- Pain Medicine is a viable and recommended super-specialty for postgraduate students.
- The increasing burden of pain necessitates specialized care.
- Anesthesiology provides a strong foundation for a career in Pain Medicine.
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