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Chronic pain

Dr Declan Walsh

BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care

Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care

Dr Declan Walsh

BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care

Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care

Expertise: symptoms, nutrition, pain, fatigue/insomnia of cancer, opioids and cannabinoids

A pioneer in palliative medicine, Dr Declan Walsh is an internationally renowned physician, researcher, educator and administrator. He developed the first palliative care programme in the United States. In recognition of his achievements, he received the John Mendelsohn Award from MD Anderson Cancer Center, a lifetime achievement award from the Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer and a Visionary Award from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.