In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Fishman shows how communicating better with patients about their pain can help physicians create safer and more effective treatment strategies. Listening to Pain offers physicians a wealth of practical guidance about asking the right questions and assessing patient responses, including::-What questions to ask pain patients when they first present with pain-Using functional goals as outcome measures-Educating patients about the risks and benefits of treatment-Documenting patient consent and compliance with treatment regimens-How to manage difficult patients
Introduction: The Healing Art of Communication; Chapter 1: Asking the Right Questions; Step 1: Slow Down; Step 2: Focus on the Whole Patient, Not Just the Pain; Step 3: Use Reflective Listening Skills; The Importance of Taking a Comprehensive; History; Focusing on Function; The Balancing Act of Compassion and Vigilance; Chapter 2: Focusing on Function; The Myth of Zero Pain; A Different Approach; Monitoring Functional Changes; Universal Precautions in Pain Management; Chapter 3: Keeping Track of Treatment; Why Documentation is a Doctors (and Patients) Best Friend; Elements of Effective Documentation; Assessment; Patient Education About Risks and Benefits of Therapy; Physician-Patient Treatment Agreements; Monitoring Functional Progress, Adherence, and Adverse Events; Modifying Treatments Over Time; Chapter 4: Dealing With Difficult Patients; The Sources of Aberrant Behaviors; Managing Aberrant Patient Behavior; Coping With Specific Aberrant Behaviors; Terminating a Relationship; The Rewards of Perseverance; Chapter 5: Clinician Survival; Appendix: Resources for Pain Management; Acknowledgments; About the Author;
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