As you know many illnesses are chronic and require maintenance therapy. They can also be life-threatening. These illnesses also can be accompanied by pain. Comment on illnesses and there consequences and how psychological factors can influence outcome. Also, you may or may not comment on how pain plays a role in illness management. Use the literature or/and news reports to fuel or support your discussion. Remember that this is a discussion. Therefore, it is ok to give your opinion (Does the research in your opinion answer questions properly? Is there more to do?).