Treatment of chronic non malignant pain in general practice.
The chronic pain patient can represent a daunting challenge to even the most experienced general practitioner. This article aims to describe the complex nature of such patients and to suggest some guidelines for their management.
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Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney.
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