CPD Editorial: Pain Management in SA family practice

CL Odendaal

Abstract


Chronic pain is a human tragedy. It is a common and serious problem that causes distress to patients and careers, is a burden on healthcare professionals and National Health Service resources, and results in significant lost productivity. In a World Health Organisation (WHO) survey, 22% of primary care patients reported chronic pain.1 In a recent postal questionnaire study in Scotland, the overall prevalence of chronic pain was 53.8%.

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SA Fam Pract | ISSN: 1726-426X

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