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Pain and suffering.

J D Loeser1

  • 1Department of Neurological Surgery and Anesthesiology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA. jdloeser@u.washington.edu

The Clinical Journal of Pain
|June 28, 2000
PubMed
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Patients seek relief from suffering, not just pain. Understanding the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain, which includes consciousness and suffering, is crucial for effective patient care and scientific study.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Patients visit doctors seeking relief from suffering, not solely pain.
  • Nociception research is advancing, but the patient's goal of relief remains paramount.
  • Chronic pain is a complex phenomenon extending beyond sensory processing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the distinction between pain and suffering in clinical practice.
  • To advocate for the continued use of the biopsychosocial model in chronic pain management.
  • To highlight suffering as a critical component of the patient experience worthy of scientific and clinical attention.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of pain and suffering.
  • Review of the biopsychosocial model in chronic pain.

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  • Discussion of consciousness as a factor in suffering.

    • Main Results:

    • Suffering, distinct from nociception, is the primary driver for patients seeking medical help.
    • The biopsychosocial model provides a framework for understanding chronic pain's multifaceted nature.
    • Suffering is an emergent property of the human brain, linked to consciousness.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective chronic pain management requires addressing suffering, not just sensory pain.
    • The biopsychosocial model is essential for comprehensive patient care.
    • Further research into the neurobiology of suffering and its relationship with consciousness is warranted for both scientists and clinicians.