User talk:IASP Representative

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IASP page
On International Association for the Study of Pain you removed two references, replacing the text in question with a sentence that presently is not traceable to any source:


 * IASP brings together scientists, clinicians, healthcare providers and policymakers to stimulate and support the study of pain and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide. Currently, IASP has more than 6,900 members from 106 countries.

I dislike the term "brings together", which is promotional language not quite suitable for an encyclopedia (see WP:NPOV). It would also be important to provide a reliable source for the number of members and the countries of their origin. Generally, one needs to be careful with regards to conflicts of interest when editing Wikipedia (although I'm not suggesting that your present edits fall under that category).

Your involvement in Wikipedia is appreciated. If you have a professional interest in pain, some pain-related articles (from headache to fasciitis plantaris) are awaiting your help. Sources, particularly highly authoritative ones, are sorely lacking in most of these articles. Let me know if you need any help. JFW | T@lk  19:47, 13 June 2007 (UTC)