Current pain therapy in the doctor's office
Sohn, W.
MMW Fortschritte der Medizin 145 Suppl. 2: 67-70
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1438-3276 PMID: 14579488 Document Number: 555770
For a modern approach to the treatment of pain, a new form of communication that puts emphasis on the need for empathy with the patient is indispensable. On the basis of a typical case, the article impressively shows how the general physician can focus more sharply on the main problem of dealing with pain. Treatment should be applied in accordance with the WHO stepped plan. A basic agreement should help to anchor the treatment of pain within the integrated medical care system.