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Health
Emily Woods

Australian-first women's pain standard for healthcare

An inquiry into women's pain has prompted one state to develop a standard for higher-quality care. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

A women's pain standard to set clear expectations for how health services recognise, assess and respond to pain has been launched following an inquiry that uncovered systemic failings.

The Australian-first Victorian Women's Pain Standard, announced on Sunday, will be embedded across the state's public health services and aims to give women more consistent and higher-quality care.

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