PARC
PEARL:FALL ISSUE 2004
Topics:
- "MAIN PAIN MAN": a visit
with Dr Gary Bennett, Dept. of Anesthesia, McGill University,
Montreal, PQ about his upcoming RSD/CRPS research
How You Can Help
RSD/CRPS Conference Sept. 10-12, 2004
San Diego, CA. lectures, what's new in treatments, drugs
etc.
DEALING WITH PAIN (series) part 3:
Tracking System
much more!
PAIN IGNORED
HEARING
TOLD
Jason Tchir Toronto Sun
August 6, 2004.
A Scarborough Grace hospital doctor denies allegations
that a 73 year old woman was in agonizing pain and that
he told her family that it was all in her head, a medical
review board was told by his lawyer yesterday.
"He told us she was mental", Sandi Rait testified
at a Health Professions Appeal and review Board Panel into
allegations against Scarborough Grace internist Dr Ponnuthurai
Sivaji,
“We were talked to like we were 2 year old children,"
she said.
Rait was appealing a College of Physicians and Surgeons
finding that Sivaji had take an appropriate care of Rait's
mother, Helen Nicoll, when she was admitted to hospital
in October 2002 after she fell twice.
Sivaji is out of the country and could not appear before
the panel his lawyer, Brain Wasyliw, said.
Rait and her sister, Kathy Hasted, said Sivaji granted them
only two brief meetings and refused to acknowledge their
complaints that their mother was screaming in pain.
Wasyliw said the doctor has denied ever saying that the
pain was imaginary.
The charts show he ordered tests quickly and her ordered
referrals to five other specialists". Wasyliw said.
He took it seriously."
The panel said it would deliver a written decision within
90 days.
Editor's comments: This situation, unfortunate
though it may be, goes on every day in the hospitals in
Canada. Doctors do not listen to patients in pain and we
admire these ladies for calling the doctor out on his deplorable
behaviour.
PARC
PEARL SUMMER 2004 ISSUE!
INTERVIEW with Dr Harry Pollett, Anesthesia
and Pain Management, Northside General
Hospital, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Dealing with Pain: (series) POWER
TOOLS
"Spinal Cord Stimulation in patients with
CRPS-1: Long term results" by M van Kleef
MD, Dept. of Anesth. and Pain Management, AZ Maastricht
"Is There a Genetic Explanation for CRPS"
by Prof. Zuurmond et al UMC St. Radboud, Nijmegen,Holland
Amazing Ayala: Chatelaine June Issue
More and more people are subscribing to our newsletter
which features the latest in RSD/CRPS news, drugs, treatments
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How do I subscribe? Preview the June issue! CLICK
HERE.
ANNOUNCING:
THE
RSD CANADA SURVEY
As of January 9, 2004, RSD CANADA has
officially launched its online CRPS/RSD survey! Please support
the first RSD survey in Canada!
Please complete this survey if:
you have been diagnosed with RSD/CRPS
you suspect that you may have RSD/CRPS
you are diagnosed with fibromyalgia of the upper extremities
Please take part. Click here
for survey!
If you do not have computer access, have a friend send
your complete mailing address to RSD CANADA for a paper
copy. RSD CANADA SURVEY.
Another way to request a paper copy is to write:
RSDCANADA SURVEY
c/o PO Box 21026
St. Catharines, Ontario
Canada L2M 7X2
PAIN AND THE
PATIENT
As part of National Pain Awareness Week, UFT, Wasser Pain
Clinic, Mt Sinai Hospital, CPC, CPS are presenting a pain
symposium:
7: 30 Breakfast
8:00 Opening Remarks
8:15 "Why it is important to treat my pain":
Patient Advisory Group
8:45 Discussion and questions
9:00 "Using opiates for chronic pain":
Dr Roman Jovey
9:30 "Managing pain and addiction"
Doug Gourlay MD
10:00 Discussion and questions
10:30 Coffee break
11:00 "Does cannibis work for chronic pain?":
Dr Mark Ware
11:00 "What is neuropathic pain?":
Dr Allan Gordon
11:15 "Cognitive behavioural therapy for
chronic pain": Ted Robinson
11:30 Panel Discussion and questions
12:15 Closing Remarks
12:30 Lunch
PLACE: 89 Chestnut Street Residence, locatd
at 89 Chestnut Street, (Former Colony Hotel Downtown,
Toronto, Colony Ballroom, 2nd floor).
Registration is required for anyone wishing to attend
this event for a nominal fee of $25.00.
Payable by VISA or Master Card.
Please send name, address, and fee to:
The University of Toronto Center for the Study of Pain
c/o Faculty of Dentistry
124 Edward Street, Room 374,
Toronto Ontario
M5G 1G6
Registration deadline: October 15, 2004,
For further details email us at PARC:
PARC and NACPAC present:
QI GONG for CHRONIC PAIN
with Sensei George Picard
Glenridge Martial Arts Academy
St. Catharines, Ontario
DATE: November 2004
PLACE: 125 Welland Avenue,
St. Catharines, Ontario
For further details contact us at PARC.
Watch this space for date to be confirmed soon!
ART WORK FOR FUNDRAISING
A local Niagara artist had generously donated
artwork to PARC so that we can raise funds for all our projects
in 2004. Each piece is handcrafted in exquisite detail.
In this technological age, it is refreshing to see such
beautiful art work still being produced by hand in order
to keep the calligraphic arts alive.
CREATIVE CALLIGRAPHY
Each 5x7 is an inspirational quote suitable
for grandparents, cherished friends, or loved ones. These
gifts are great for any occasion--birthday, anniversary,
Valentine's Day or just because you appreciate them! Your
choice of quotes unframed or framed are:
I've
learned that being a grandparent
is God's
compensation
for
growing older.
---
Never
underestimate
the
power and potential
of the
human spirit.
---
I've
learned that
the
only thing you owe life
is
to become
the
best you can be.
---
Available
in jet black with gold accents, more fine quality art work
with another delightfully positive quote about "beliefs
we all hold". This gift is suitable for any occasion
and comes framed (8x10) for giving:
I
believe that imagination is more important than knowledge.
That
myth is more potent than history.
I
believe that dreams are more powerful than facts.
That
hope always triumphs over experience
That
laughter is the only cure for grief
And
I believe that love is stronger than death.
Due to the handcrafted nature of these gifts,
limited quantities are available so order
yours now.
Shipping is free to Canadian
destinations. US and International orders extra shipping
and handling.
CUSTOM ORDERS
If you have a favourite quote or saying
that you would like hand lettered in the color of your choice
on 5x7 or 8x10 for a specific occasion, please let us know.
(For 5x7 allow a maximum of 15 words and about 40-50 words
for 8x10.) Our Niagara artist is happy to create a one-of-a-kind
original art work to your specifications for your recipient's
enjoyment. Custom work takes a great deal of time, effort
and energy. Please allow at least 4-6 weeks for completion
of work and delivery.
Email us at PARC
for more details.
PREVIEW OUR MARCH 2004 ISSUE
- Amazing Ayala: part 2
- Interview with Dr Harry Pollett
- The War on Pain
- DMSO AND NAC Treatments click
here.
PARC PEARL Vol 2 Issue 8
is ready for you to read! Topics include:
- P2X4 Receptor click
here.
- Opiods: The Controversy
- Tetrodotoxin (Tectin) painkiller news
- PARC news, RSD CANADA news
- Botox for CRPS click here!
- Fundraising with Art
ANNOUNCING:
THE RSD CANADA SURVEY
As of January 9, 2004, RSD CANADA has
officially launched its online CRPS/RSD survey! Please support
them in the first RSD survey in Canada!
Please take part. Click
here for survey!
If you do not have computer access, have a friend send
your address to RSD CANADA for a paper copy. RSD
CANADA SURVEY.
CRPS/RSD RESEARCH: 2004
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec.
Dr. Gary J. Bennett, well known American RSD researcher
for many years, has come to McGill to conduct research on
CRPS/RSD. PARC is wholeheartedly supporting this research
and our team is cheering him on! If you live in the Ontario
or Quebec area, this is your chance to help everyone with
CRPS/RSD by being a research subject.
We invite you to read about it here!
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