A Prescription for Education and Pain Relief

By Michael Ramsey
Educational Content Manager - Dannemiller
Senior Editor - Pain.com

Posted: 5/12/2010

In the May 2010 issue of MD News - San Antonio/Austin, Dr. Donald Bacon, MD talks about how he is partnering with Dannemiller to educate physicians and patients on the best treatment options for patients from chronic pain. Norm Miller of MDNews interviewed Dr. Bacon and Dannemiller to see how our partnership would bridge the gap in physician and patient education to provide for better treatment of chronic pain sufferers.

This partnership sees one mission right away, help physicians understand the impact of the undertreatment of pain. Treating pain has many avenues including the proper use of opioids, but the future holds promise that we may someday focus more on correcting the pathology of pain through correcting the abnormal pathways that occur after injury. These events will most likely require neuromodulatory techniques to include spinal and deep brain stimulation. 

Aside from partnering with Dannemiller to advocate for the educational needs of pain clinics and patient populations, Dr. Bacon is:

• Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology
• Diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine
• Fellow of the American Board of Disability Evaluating Physicians
• Partner in Consultants in Pain Medicine
• Medical Director of Consultants in Pain Research (CPR) 
• Secretary of the Texas Pain Society