Listening to Pain: A Clinician's Guide to Improving Pain Management Through Better Communication

Author : "Scott M. Fishman (Professor and Chief, Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesia and Pa

Paperback

Published : Thursday 15 March 2012

ISBN : 9780199891986

Price : €19.88

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In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Fishman shows how communicating better with patients about their pain can help physicians create safer and more effective treatment strategies.

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Fishman shows how communicating better with patients about their pain can help physicians create safer and more effective treatment strategies. Listening to Pain offers physicians a wealth of practical guidance about asking the right questions and assessing patient responses, including: -What questions to ask pain patients when they first present with pain -Using functional goals as outcome measures -Educating patients about the risks and benefits of treatment -Documenting patient consent and compliance with treatment regimens -How to manage difficult patients

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