title: Field guide to pain part 2. Developing a plan of care.
abstract: In this second installment of the Field Guide to Pain, the authors describe pharmacological treatments, physical therapy, interventional treatments, and behavior therapy as viable options to incorporate into a plan of care. By using simple assessment tools and becoming familiar with the various classes of pain medication, primary care providers can facilitate treatment of patients in pain.
authors.affiliation: Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Yvonne
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: D'Arcy
authors.forename: Bill
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McCarberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000451:nursing; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics