Cincuenta años del Departamento de Medicina del Dolor y Paliativa del Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición «Salvador Zubirán».

Introduction: in Mexico, the first clinic specializing in pain relief was founded in 1972 by Dr. Ramón De Lille Fuentes at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición «Salvador Zubirán» (INCMNSZ). Material and methods: a historical documentary search and interviews were carried out with those who have collaborated with the Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine of the INCMNSZ since its foundation. Results: our vision is to offer pain management, palliative care, and ongoing support. To do this, we document the history and achievements of the department. Conclusions: 50 years after its foundation, the INCMNSZ Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine is a forum for scientific development and human capital training with a humanistic approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]