Chronic pain management options in general practice

Chronic pain affects almost one in five patients, making it one of the most common conditions that any practitioner has to manage on a daily basis. Poorly managed chronic pain has a significant impact on work, social and psychological functioning. This guideline aims to review the most common medica...

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Main Author: K. Koch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2012-04-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/2603
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Summary:Chronic pain affects almost one in five patients, making it one of the most common conditions that any practitioner has to manage on a daily basis. Poorly managed chronic pain has a significant impact on work, social and psychological functioning. This guideline aims to review the most common medications and treatments available in general practice, and how to follow a safe, stepwise approach to managing chronic pain.
ISSN:2078-6190
2078-6204