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S elf-Managing with confidence is the aim of management

Top Ten Tips for Primary Care Management Dr Tim Williams: GP with special interest in pain finds these tips can help management with those patients with persisting pain. S elf-Managing with confidence is the aim of management

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S elf-Managing with confidence is the aim of management

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  1. Top Ten Tips for Primary Care ManagementDr Tim Williams: GP with special interest in pain finds these tips can help management with those patients with persisting pain • Self-Managing with confidence is the aim of management • Expect persistent pain to be a Long Term Condition, so you can take your time. • Listen to the ‘pain story’ from start to finish (appointment 1) • Form with patient- person centred goals for the future (appointment 2 and onwards) • Metaphors can be used to explain persistent pain concepts to patients. • Analgesia should be kept simple and effective. • Neuropathic pain may require special attention • Ask about life – It’s not all about the pain. Consider sleep, mood, activity etc • Give strong opiates with extreme caution and careful review. • Encourage continuity with a limited number of involved health care professionals

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