Abstract
A protocol is presented for the full medico-psychosocial evaluation of patients with chronic benign pain, Complete history taking is often difficult with these patients. However, this can be accomplished with a combined approach by an anaesthetist and a psychiatrist following a structured interview pattern which respects the patient’s attitude towards psychological factors. The specific format of this interview is described.
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On présente ici un protocole sur l’évaluation complète médico-psychosociale des patients présentant un syndrome de douleur chronique. Il est souvent difficile d’obtenir l’histoire complète chez ces malades. Cependant, nous avons trouvé que ceci était possible avec une approche combinée d’un anesthésiste et d’un psychiatre, en suivant un modèle d’entrevue structuré et précis tout en respectant l’attitude du malade envers l’aspect psychologique. Le modèle spécifique de cette entrevue est présenté.
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Catchlove, R.F.H., Ramsay, R.A. A Protocol for the medico-psychosocial evaluation of patients with chronic pain. Can Anaesth Soc J 30, 531–535 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03007090
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