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Revista mexicana de anestesiología
Print version ISSN 0484-7903
Abstract
COVARRUBIAS-GOMEZ, Alfredo et al. Fifty anniversary of the department of pain and palliative medicine at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición «Salvador Zubirán». Rev. mex. anestesiol. [online]. 2023, vol.46, n.2, pp.116-120. Epub Aug 28, 2023. ISSN 0484-7903. https://doi.org/10.35366/110197.
Introduction:
In Mexico, the first clinic specializing in pain relief was founded in 1972 by Dr. Ramón De Lille Fuentes at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición «Salvador Zubirán» (INCMNSZ).
Material and methods:
A historical documentary search and interviews were carried out with those who have collaborated with the Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine of the INCMNSZ since its foundation.
Results:
Our vision is to offer pain management, palliative care, and ongoing support. To do this, we document the history and achievements of the department.
Conclusions:
50 years after its foundation, the INCMNSZ Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine is a forum for scientific development and human capital training with a humanistic approach.
Keywords : history; palliative care; pain medicine; pain clinic.
