Resources for healthcare professionals

Assessment of pain

The GP is usually the first point of contact for a patient suffering chronic pain.¹

Identifying the appropriate cause requires an accurate assessment and diagnosis of:

The type of pain.
Its severity.
Its effect on the person.

Resources

The truth about pain
Assessment of pain

Taking a pain history
Pain intensity assessment
Pain location assessment
Physical assessment
Complexities of pain assessment
References

Treating chronic pain
Glossary
Useful resources

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