
Managing Pain (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
Overview
This guide from TTSH's Department of Palliative Medicine helps patients understand and manage their pain. It explains different types of pain, how breakthrough pain differs from baseline pain, and how medications are prescribed based on pain severity. Patients are empowered to track their pain scores, know their medications, and take an active role in their own pain control plan.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.

