Fiona Campbell

Dr. Fiona Campbell, an anesthesiologist and pain specialist from The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, sheds light on chronic post-surgical pain in pediatric patients. She discusses the alarming rise in prevalence and the psychological factors like anxiety that can complicate recovery. Dr. Campbell emphasizes the importance of validating children's pain and using metaphors to explain it. Additionally, she advocates for early interventions and a multidisciplinary approach to enhance treatment outcomes, addressing disparities in healthcare access.