Review the IOM report brief of June 2011, Relieving pain in America: A blueprint for transforming prevention, care, education, and research, at Relieving Pain inAmerica.
After reviewing this report, discuss the barriers and challenges to treating pain. Compare and contrast the benefits and drawbacks of treating chronic pain with pharmacologic versus non-pharmacologic methods. Locate at least one scholarly website or video that discusses treatment of chronic pain.
Your initial posting should be 200 to 300 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.