HomeFrançaisSite MapSearchContact
About the MCHInfo deskDepartmentsPatient & familiesNews & eventsCareersResearch InstituteChild healthMUHC

Départements

CHRONIC PAIN SERVICE


To make an appointment or reach the office call : 514-412-4448

 
Services offered

Evaluates and treats chronic pain in children in a multidisciplinary way. The core team comprises a physician, psychologist, physiotherapist and clinical nurse specialist. Medical and surgical specialists and members of Social Services are consulted when needed.
 
The following interventions are used in the treatment of chronic pain: medication and/or regional anesthesia techniques; micro-currents, ultrasound, laser and conditioning techniques in physiotherapy; relaxation, distraction, psychotherapy and "bio-feedback" in psychology; and family counseling to help families deal with their child’s pain.
 
Related documents and articles:

You've just learned that your child will need regular injections.
Click here to download the pamphlet "Injection success: Making routine injections a part of life".
 
 
Department head:

Dr. Joëlle Desparmet, Director
 
Staff members
 
Dr. Yves Beaulieu, Psychologist
Dr. Joëlle Desparmet
Rita Joyal, Physiotherapist
Christina Rosmus, Clinical Nurse Specialist


Locate this department using our interactive map >>

<< Back to list