Pain Management Unit at Bet Hadar

Our Pain Management Unit provides comprehensive care for patients suffering from chronic or acute pain. We offer consultation, treatment, monitoring, and control of pain management for hospitalized patients.

Key Aspects of Pain Management:

• Many patients find relief from their pain; while treatment may not cure the underlying condition, it significantly improves quality of life.
• Our approach is based on World Health Organization guidelines, adapted to our institution’s policies and Ministry of Health regulations.
• Pain management encompasses physical and emotional care, involving a multidisciplinary team and including:
  – Pharmacological treatment
  – Physiotherapy
  – Occupational therapy
  – Social support
• Nursing care plays a crucial role in connecting various healthcare professions to ensure effective pain relief.
• Continuous care relies on guidance and consultation for pain management.
• We use internationally accepted tools for pain assessment.
• Effective chronic pain management begins with proactive prevention and daily monitoring to prevent pain onset.

Unit Management:

• Dr. Pablo Boxenbaum
• Lisa Detzenko RN, MSC

Partners:

• Dr. Mishal Josef – Medical Director
• Maya Shkolnik Gazit – Nursing Services Manager
• Oshra Tirosh – Deputy Nursing Manager
• Shelly Atias- Occupational Therapy Services
• Hagi Shkolnik – Physiotherapy Services
• Simlar Rachel – Social Services
• Jenny Nachman – Nutrition Services
• Anat Gavra – Spiritual Companion