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PAIN FREE
H O S P I T A L
Transformasi Konsep Rawatan
Pelanggan Bebas Kesakitan

Pain Free Hospital (PFH) initiative was launched by the Ministry of Health in 2011 to
promote holistic pain management using a multidisciplinary team approach. Penang
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Hospital obtained the certification as a Pain Free Hospital (PFH) on the 20 October 2016.
Our Pain Free Hospital Committee comprised of representatives from various clinical
disciplines and support services and is headed by Mr Sunil, Consultant Surgeon and
Deputy, Dr Usha Rajah, Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Pain Specialist. The hospital
management also plays an important role in this committee which is represented by Deputy
Director, Dr Shameni Sunasundram.

Pain management services in Penang Hospital comprises of an Acute Pain Service,
which covers all in-house referrals for all types of acute pain conditions and a Pain
Management Clinic for cancer and chronic non-cancer pain.
Stretching exercises and Aerobics by the Physiotherapists followed by Relaxation therapy
In conjunction with the 2017 Global Year Against Pain After Surgery initiative by led by the Occupational Therapists
the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), we have launched the “Pain
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Awareness Week” at Penang Hospital from 26 September to 2 October 2017.

Foyer B at Penang Hospital Opening speech by Dato’ Dr Norsidah

In her opening speech, Dato’ Dr Norsidah pointed out that based on international
statistics, one out of five patients that undergo surgery will continue to have pain even
though the physical wound has healed. Therefore, access to immediate and effective pain
treatment is pivotal as it can improve a patient’s quality of life and reduce cost in terms of
treating patients with chronic pain.

An exhibition was also held at Foyer B throughout the week to raise awareness
amongst healthcare providers and for the public concerning post-surgical pain management.
A patient information brochure (A patient’s guide to management of pain after surgery)
was made available for all.

Press Conference with local media Pain Free Hospital Committee
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