Pain Free Programme

Training regarding P5VS is conducted to all health personnel involved in regular patient treatment especially medical officer, pharmacist, assistant medical officer, nurses, physiotherapist and occupational therapist. All health personnel need to be trained at least once in 3 years. Training in acute pain and chronic pain management is conducted for medical officers, pharmacist, assistant medical officers, nurses, physiotherapist and occupational therapist regularly. (reference: Garis Panduan Pelaksanaan Tahap Kesakitan Sebagai Tanda Vital Kelima (Pain As Fifth Vital Sign) Dan Pengurusan Kesakitan Di Fasiliti Kesihatan Primer )