Ethics SIG

Purpose

The Ethics Special Interest Group will focus on ethical issues pertaining to the practice of pain management. Group members will be provided opportunities, through the listserv and at the Annual Meeting, to discuss common ethical concerns that may arise when working with individuals living with pain. Recent topics have included the use of marijuana in pain management, ethical imperatives of pain education, and research ethics. The aim of this SIG is to provide a platform for members to think critically about new and ongoing ethical issues that stem from pain management and treatment.

Leadership

Sarah Rispinto, PhD
Counseling Psychologist
Center for Neurological Restoration
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio

Samantha Rafie, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
Sharp Healthcare
San Diego, California

Communication Tool

Membership in the Ethics SIG allows you the benefit of participating in an APS sponsored Listserv. This forum offers community members an exchange for sharing best practices, asking questions, offering helpful information, and networking. To post a message to all members, send an e-mail to APSEthicsSIG@lists.americanpainsociety.org.

Please keep in mind that you can only send messages to the listserv from the e-mail address you provided in your member profile. If you are having difficulties using this listserv, please e-mail the APS Listserv Administrator at list@americanpainsociety.org.

Save the Date

2019 Scientific Meeting
Milwaukee, WI
April 3-6

Additional Resources

To join this SIG, contact the APS national office at list@americanpainsociety.org.