The situation surrounding COVID-19 is still fast-changing and ever-evolving. After careful consideration, the European Pain Federation EFIC has decided to postpone its 12th Congress in order to not only bring together the most recognized experts in the field of pain...
For over 25 years, the European Pain Federation has been bringing together the most recognised experts in the field of pain science to exchange knowledge, ideas and the latest advances in the field. We thank you for your support to our activities. 2020 has been a...
The European Pain Federation EFIC and the Pfizer-Lilly Alliance are collaborating to offer a new grant opportunity focusing on life-long learning and implementation of education in pain from osteoarthritis. The intention of the project is to encourage an increased...
The 2020 European Pain Federation EFIC Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday 8th September 2020. We will be holding elections for three positions on the Executive Board.1. Prof. Elon Eisenberg, our Honorary Treasurer, has completed his second and final term in...
The European Pain Federation EFIC is delighted to have been approved as a member society of the European Cancer Organisation. In the future, EFIC will be joining the European Cancer Organisation’s General Assemblies and share their expertise in various working groups...
The EFIC COVID-19 Task Force was created after realizing the need for news related to COVID-19 being distributed and shared with our community which is looking for advice with regards to pain treatment of their patients. The intended outcome is to distribute relevant...
The SIP platform is a multi-stakeholder partnership which aims to raise awareness of pain and change pain policies. SIP was founded by Grünenthal and the European Pain Federation EFIC, with Pain Alliance Europe (PAE) and Active Citizenship Network (ACN) joining as...
The European Pain Federation EFIC and Pain Alliance Europe (PAE) are strengthening their links, aiming to bring together the healthcare professionals and the patients. This is starting quite practically, with PAE joining EFIC in their offices in the heart of the EU...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform welcomed the European Commission Roadmap on Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. Pain significantly impacts the lives of cancer patients and survivors. Therefore, SIP submitted feedback to this Consultation, which is now available...
The European Pain Federation EFIC is aware of the speculation concerning risks associated with the use of ibuprofen for the treatment of COVID-19 (coronavirus) symptoms such as fever. EFIC recommends following the advice of the World Health Organisation on this...
The European Pain Federation EFIC has opened the application process for the 2020 EFIC Pain Schools. This year the schools will take place in Klagenfurt and Liverpool. The EFIC Pain Schools are a series of interactive teaching courses, taking place over 4-5 days,...
Dear colleagues The COVID-19 health crisis is a major challenge for the scientific community and for European healthcare systems. I am sure that many of you are finding your academic and clinical duties affected by the virus, and indeed many of you may even be brought...
One of the main objective of PA!N (SIP NL) is to increase awareness on the pain to policy makers / politicians and to adapt a national pain guideline. As from 11 February 2020, the Dutch authorities adapted the Care Standard for chronic pain, which also includes the...
Since 2001, the European Pain Federation EFIC has organised the ‘European Year Against Pain’ (EYAP) campaign. Now co-organised with the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), this year the theme is ‘Prevention of Pain’. On our EYAP...
Would you like to take part in the exam for the European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy, but want to know more about what to study and where to start? The European Pain Federation provides support on how to prepare for the EDPP exam. The best place to start is the Core...
