The second episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025 will focus on the topic of understanding and managing chronic pain.

This episode will explore the complex presentation of chronic pain. The panel will discuss the various management options, including the importance of therapeutic alliance and self-management to empower people living with chronic pain.

This episode will be chaired by Professor Helen French, Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Panellists include:

Professor Suzanne McDonough, Professor and Head of School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Dr Padraic Dunne, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Dr David Moore, Consultant Pain Specialist, Beaumont Hospital, and RCSI Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer

Ms Catherine Flanagan, Patient advocate for people living with pain