In this week's episode of Action on Pain, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer speak with Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc, president of the Canadian Nurses Association, about the vital role of nurses in chronic pain management. The discussion covers the importance of patient-centred care, equitable access, nursing education, and advocacy for marginalized groups. Dr. LeBlanc emphasizes listening to patients, addressing inequities, and the need for ongoing research. The episode highlights collaborative, holistic approaches to pain care in Canada, guided by Health Canada’s Action Plan for Pain, and encourages continued dialogue and support for those living with chronic pain.

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

In this week's episode of Action On Pain, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer welcome Dr. Arun Radhakrishnan, a family physician specializing in chronic non-cancer pain. Dr. Radhakrishnan shares his work building mentorship networks across Canada, designed to help healthcare providers improve their knowledge, confidence, and compassionate care skills. The conversation explores how digital health tools have transformed mentorship by making it more flexible and accessible, particularly for clinicians in rural areas. Dr. Radhakrishnan also highlights how these networks support clinician well-being, helping reduce burnout — ultimately benefiting patients living with chronic pain.

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Bruyére Health - https://www.bruyere.org/en/research-arun-radhakrishnan

Centre for Effective Practice - https://cep.health/insights/meet-arun-radhakrishnan-one-of-our-clinical-leads/

LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/arun-k-radhakrishnan

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

In this episode of Action on Pain, Jennifer, Keith, and Virginia speak with guests Linda Wilhelm and Delane Linkiewich about a newly developed tool called "My Pain Assessment and Communication Tool: MPaCT". Created collaboratively by people living with chronic pain, the tool moves beyond the traditional 0-to-10 pain scale to capture the full physical, emotional, and social impact of pain. Featuring a body map, descriptive pain language, and open-text fields, MPaCT aims to improve communication between patients and healthcare providers, ultimately supporting more personalized, patient-centred chronic pain care across Canada and beyond.

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Research - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Delane-Linkiewich

X - https://x.com/delanelinkie

LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/linda-wilhelm-a59555a

Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance - https://arthritispatient.ca/en/steering-committee/

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.