Chronic pain is a common and often complex symptom for many people living with multiple sclerosis. Pain expert Dr. Jamie Young shares his experience with managing and treating pain in multiple sclerosis.
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Dr. Jamie Young is a pain and rehabilitation specialist working in acute, chronic and cancer pain. He is currently a specialist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Melbourneopens in new tab as the clinical lead of the department and a visiting pain specialist at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Fitzroyopens in new tab in Melbourne.
His other areas of interest include teaching medical students and trainees, medical leadership and research. He has ongoing publications in cancer pain, supervision of University of Melbourneopens in new tab research projects and a supervisor of training at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Melbourneopens in new tab. He also has a PhD in pain management associated with multiple sclerosis.
Published July 2023
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