Asking the right questions -- Focusing on function -- Keeping track of treatment -- Dealing with difficult patients -- Physician survival.
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Summary
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.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-131).