Why Investing in Pediatric Pain Management is the Cost-efficient Answer to a Public Health Crisis!

Oct 26, 2020

“In 2030, there will be 21 million children who will be turning 18, and approximately half a million of those will have chronic disabling pain that will last, oftentimes throughout the majority of their adulthood.” This statement is quite alarming, and also shows how important it is to improve pediatric pain care services NOW or risk the future. We not only discuss this issue, but Dr. McClain also gives us a peek on how a HCP can leverage the needs and resources within their hospitals to continually work with the patients and its workforce to establish superior and fiscally responsible services.

Whether you are a caregiver, a nursing staff, a pediatrician, pain physician, any clinician or an institutional leader. The future needs your service to ensure a healthier society, NOW!

Takeaways In This Episode

• How one pivotal experience determined the trajectory of Dr. McClain’s career and how she was led to choose pediatric pain medicine
• Pediatric pain medicine as a business model, the importance of a business plan, and several viable sources for financial support for the services.
• Effectively working with institutional administrators and decision makers to gain support for pediatric pain medicine program(s)
• Whether/how providing pain management as a hospital service line makes sense
• The Institute of Medicine 2030 Mission grounded in pain management
• Seeking or training exceptional staff despite the different demographics amongst them
• Importance of patient satisfaction with focus on outcomes
• An Ideal vs. functional pediatric pain service models
• What makes a successful pediatric pain management specialist
• The importance of having a clear vision of what to accomplish

Links:

Linkedin @Brenda McClain MD

Brenda McClain MD Email
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine (SPPM)
Proactive Pain Solutions Physicians Academy

Handbook of Pediatric Chronic Pain

About Dr. Brenda McClain:

 

Dr. McClain has developed and directed several pediatric pain programs at institutions such as the Yale University, Vanderbilt University, St. Louis University and finally serving as the Medical Director for Pediatric Anesthesia at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. She is a pioneer in the field of pediatric pain medicine and paved the path for many to follow.  30 years ago, she left her practicing faculty position to pursue additional training in pediatric pain medicine and holds dual board certifications in Pain Management (American Board of Pain Medicine) and Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology). In 2011, she also co-authored the “Handbook of Pediatric Chronic Pain”.