ABSTRACT
The formation of any business requires a great deal of forethought and an investment of time, energy, and money to be successful. Starting a pain clinic is no exception. Individuals who wish to engage in the business of pain should ask themselves the following questions: Am I completely committed to the success of the business? Am I willing to be the effective leader of the business? If not, do I have someone to fulfill this function? Do I recognize that the financial aspects of the clinic require as much attention and expertise as the practice aspects? If the answer to any of these questions is no, then all further efforts will most likely be wasted.
