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Behind the Scenes of EFIC 2019 Congress – updates on the Scientific Program

Oct 30, 2018

As you know, from September 4 to 7 2019 the 11th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC will take place in Valencia. The theme of the Congress is “Bringing the Future to the Present”. This theme is also very fitting for the more than two years of work that go...

International and Interactive European Pain Federation Liverpool Winter Cancer Pain School 2018

Oct 30, 2018

The European Pain Federation EFIC® – Winter Cancer Pain School, Liverpool was held from 16th – 19th October. The course was fully booked with extended places made available due to high demand; the course was attended by 33 delegates in total from across Europe, the...

EFIC position paper on appropriate use of cannabis‐based medicines and medical cannabis for chronic pain management

Oct 18, 2018

Cannabis‐based medicines are being approved for pain management in an increasing number of European countries. There are uncertainties and controversies on the role and appropriate use of cannabis‐based medicines for the management of chronic pain. EFIC convened a...

Statement from the European Pain Federation on the use of opioids for pain management

Feb 27, 2018

While opioid prescription and use for pain management is a major concern in some parts of the world, the context of opioid use clearly differs between countries. Many countries in Europe have in place significant barriers to optimal pain management due to...