Pain management physicians are medical doctors who diagnose and coordinate treatment while providing care for patients who are experiencing pain. By understanding the physiology of pain, these physicians are required to conduct specialised tests to diagnose complex pain conditions as well as prescribe proper medications and therapies to treat them. They must observe their patients for their ability to function and overall quality of life.
Pain management physicians also work with other healthcare professionals such as allied health teams including physical therapists, nurses, psychologists and general practitioners to meet all the needs of their patients.
