January 6, 2021, Globe and Mail article by Zosia Bielski, “Chronic pain gains new recognition by WHO, but getting treatment remains an obstacle.” This is an important article on Chronic Pain that talks about a changed classification by the World Health Organization for chronic pain that took effect on January 1, 2022. This new approach to chronic pain has the potential to influence, in a positive way, the understanding, prevention, and treatment/management of pain in the world. It highlights positive changes for Canada along with the continuing need to improve pain management for Canadians. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-chronic-pain-gains-new-recognition-by-who-but-getting-treatment/
