Scott M. Fishman, "Listening to Pain: A Clinician's Guide to Improving Pain Management Through Better Communication"
English | ISBN: 0199891982 | 2012 | 146 pages | PDF | 1 MB
English | ISBN: 0199891982 | 2012 | 146 pages | PDF | 1 MB
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