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The Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California has developed a
Pain Education and Patient Advocacy Program for adults and teens
with sickle cell disease. A major component of this program
consists of a series of sickle cell disease education seminars and
workshops on specific issues related to pain and sickle cell
disease.
The goal of this program is to encourage persons with sickle cell
disease to communicate more effectively with their doctor and other
healthcare personnel.
This program was made possible by a grant received from the
California Healthcare Foundation.
PAIN MANAGEMENT MATERIALS:
Daily Pain Journal
The Daily Journal
allows persons with SCD to keep track of their medications, pain
level, feelings, medical appointments and other important
information (click on Daily Journal for sample information).
By keeping a daily record the information provided can allow a
person's doctor or nurse to better effectively treat their pain.
To receive a free copy of the Daily Journal please call the SCDFC at
(310) 693-0247.
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