According to the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, the three major barriers to effective pain management are:

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The three major barriers to effective pain management are the client, the health-care professional, and the health-care system. The client may have limited knowledge, fear of addiction, or cultural beliefs that influence their perception of pain and their willingness to take pain medications. The health-care professional may lack knowledge or skill in pain assessment and management or may have biases that prevent appropriate treatment. Finally, the health-care system may have policies, regulations, or economic incentives that discourage effective pain management. Medical insurance coverage is certainly a factor, but it is not one of the three major barriers identified by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. Similarly, pain medications are a tool for pain management, not a barrier. Finally, family members can influence pain management, but they are not mentioned as one of the major barriers.