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Speaking of pain: better communication for better outcomes: the American Pain Society supports a physician-patient dialogue effort.

Publication: The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine
Publication Date: 01-NOV-08
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Speaking of pain: better communication for better outcomes: the American Pain Society supports a physician-patient dialogue effort.(Clinical Update IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE)

Article Excerpt
For most patients who experience chronic pain, achieving effective pain management requires ongoing communication with their physician, said the American Pain Society (APS). Accordingly, the APS strongly supports the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' new patient outreach and education program, Speak Out, which teaches patients to engage in productive dialogue with their physician about pain.

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