We believe that the most effective approach to pain management is timely, coordinated interdisciplinary intervention, delivered with the patient and team working as active partners. In recognition that optimal treatment of chronic pain demands multiple therapies, The Pain Centre has assembled a professional team whose members include a psychiatrist, a social worker, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, an anesthesiologist, medical internists, a psychologist, and a pharmacist. Most importantly, the team is able to convene and mobilize rapidly to provide the patient with immediate support when it is required.

The Pain Centre is committed not only to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain but also to the educational mandate of Providence Health Care. As such, it offers educational opportunities to future professional caregivers interested in chronic pain. Ongoing research into chronic pain and therapy outcome is also a key aspect of the Centre. We believe that our continued study and evaluation of chronic pain interventions benefits both the patient and the community of chronic pain professionals.

• To establish a clear medical and psychiatric diagnosis
• To provide each patient with an interdisciplinary, patient-centred approach to his or her pain management program
• To provide comprehensive intervention based on a biopsychosocial approach with full attention to consistent follow up
• To ensure that each patient develops personal coping strategies in managing his or her pain
• To help each patient improve his or her quality of life
• To provide education for each patient, each family, and the health professionals involved in the patients' self management plan
• To facilitate a successful and enduring return to work, where appropriate
• To engage in clinical outcome research and use this information to improve the program on a continual basis