| 1. |
Measure
pain severity using standardized
scales.
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| 2. |
Measure
functional impairment due to
pain.
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| 3. |
Compare
pain level to common reference points (e.g., "the
worst stomache ache you ever had" and "burning
your hand on a hot stove").
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| 4. |
Measure
perceived ability to control pain and physician-patient
allianceimportant predictors of outcome.
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| 5. |
Monitor
patient progress with the patient trending report.
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