Chronic pain management options in general practice

K. Koch

doi:10.1080/20786204.2012.10874185

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Chronic pain management options in general practice

K. Koch

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K. Koch, Private Practice General Practitioner, South Africa

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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.

Keywords

chronic pain; chronic anti-inflammatories

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