FPM Statements

These are statements made by the Faculty, responding to publications and stating the Faculty’s position on relevant issues.

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Statements by the Faculty

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Opioid optimisation. Concerns over opioid reduction practices

29 November 2024

FPM Statement NICE Chronic Pain COVER

FPM Statement on NICE Chronic Pain Guidelines

7 April 2021

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Update on the role of steroids used in pain interventions during COVID-19

29 July 2020

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COVID-19: FPM guidance on resumption of pain services

May 2020

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COVID-19: FPM guidance for higher & advanced training

May 2020

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COVID-19: FPM guidance for core & intermediate training

May 2020

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COVID-19: FPM statement regarding impacts on training

March 2020

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COVID-19: FPM response to concerns over steroid safety

March 2020

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Position Statement on the medicinal use of Cannabinoids in Pain Medicine

December 2019

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Faculty response to the publication of PHE prescribed medicines review

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Consensus statement on the use of corticosteroids for neuraxial procedures

Joint statement with BPS

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Faculty response on training supervision for allied health professionals within pain services

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Faculty response to Department of Transport drug driving regulation law changes

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