Chronic pain management options in general practice
Keywords:
chronic pain, chronic anti-inflammatories
Abstract
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.
Published
2012-02-03
Section
CPD
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