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Chronic pain sufferers feel dismissed by healthcare professionals

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Around four million Australians of all ages suffer from chronic pain. Many say they feel unheard and invisible in the healthcare system. Experts are calling for national investment in the space, including a holistic care approach to deal with often complicated causes.
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