The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is pleased to share our updates on promoting the implementation of ICD-11.
On 2nd July, SIP sent a letter to the Health Commissioner, Olivér Várhelyi, to advocate for the implementation of ICD-11, within the European Health Data Space (EHDS). The letter was co-signed by MEP Tomislav Sokol, whose support we gratefully acknowledge.
The ICD-11 represents a major step forward in recognising chronic pain as a condition in its own right rather than just a symptom. The implementation of ICD-11 will enable more accurate data collection and support better access to multidisciplinary care for people living with chronic pain.
SIP has long been active in promoting ICD-11. In 2023, SIP released a Position Paper on ICD-11, calling on national governments and policymakers to prioritise its implementation and to integrate the new pain-related codes into national health systems. SIP has also collaborated with key stakeholders to raise awareness of ICD-11’s value to support policymakers and healthcare professionals in understanding its impact.
You can read more about SIPs engagement with ICD-11 here.
You can read the letter here.