Chronic pain in children is often dismissed as “growing pains,” but ignoring it can lead to lifelong health and socioeconomic consequences. Dr. Tonya Palermo emphasizes the need for better pain education and early intervention to help kids avoid long-term damage.
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- Dr. Tonya Palermo, Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Director, Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children’s Hospital
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