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The difficult patient.

Chris Pearce1

  • 1University of Melbourne.

Australian Family Physician
|March 29, 2002
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General practitioners can better manage challenging patients with chronic pain by adopting a patient-centered clinical method. This approach moves beyond traditional disease models for effective, lasting care.

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Area of Science:

  • General Practice
  • Patient Management
  • Chronic Illness

Background:

  • A small group of patients consumes a significant portion of general practitioner time.
  • These patients frequently present with chronic, painful conditions resistant to standard medical treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an effective approach for managing 'difficult' patients in general practice.
  • To advocate for a shift beyond the traditional biological disease model.

Main Methods:

  • Understanding the principles of the patient-centered clinical method.
  • Considering a holistic view of patient health beyond purely biological factors.

Main Results:

  • The patient-centered clinical method offers a framework for addressing complex patient needs.

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  • A non-biological perspective can lead to more enduring patient care strategies.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adopting a patient-centered clinical method is crucial for managing challenging patients effectively.
    • Moving beyond the traditional biomedical model facilitates simpler and more sustainable patient management strategies.