title: A protocol for the medico-psychosocial evaluation of patients with chronic pain.
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.
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires