### Question
How does PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE define pain care?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 294i*, **pain care** is defined as:

> the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or management of acute or chronic pain regardless of causation or body location

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 294i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part D-Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages**

