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Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, Vol 30, 531-535, Copyright © 1983 by Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society

A Protocol for the Medico-Psychosocial Evaluation of Patients with Chronic Pain

RICHARD F. H. CATCHLOVE MD1 and R. ALEC RAMSAY MD2

1 Pain Management Unit and Psychiatric Consultation Service, Royal Victoria Hospital
2 Departments of Anaesthesia and Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

Address correspondence to: Richard F.H. Catchlove MD, Pain Management Unit, Royal Victoria Hospital, 687 ouest, avenue des Pins, Montreal, Québec, H3A 1A1.

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.

Key Words: PAIN: chronic, assessment protocol






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