Provide scientifically sound, innovative, and cost-effective services which meet the highest standards of medical practice for patients with painful disorders

Make available a broad range of diagnostic and treatment options

Offer a continuity of service consistent with the needs of persons suffering persistent and acute painful disorders

Provide educational resources to persons with pain, their families, health care professionals, and society

Advocate and represent the best interests of persons with pain and their families to the public, government, and professional and business communities