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Carlton J Covey1, Lee T Church2
1Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; Nellis Family Medicine Residency, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
The Journal of Family Practice
|June 22, 2019
Summary
Diagnosing the cause of chronic pain can be lengthy. This guide offers a streamlined work-up to accelerate the diagnostic process for patients.
Area of Science:
- Medical Diagnostics
- Pain Management
- Patient Care
Background:
- Delayed diagnosis of chronic pain conditions is common.
- Patients often endure prolonged suffering before identifying pain etiology.
- A structured diagnostic approach is needed to improve efficiency.
Observation:
- The diagnostic journey for many pain conditions is protracted.
- Identifying the root cause of pain can take years.
- A comprehensive work-up is essential for timely diagnosis.
Findings:
- This guide provides a structured approach to pain work-up.
- The proposed work-up aims to expedite the diagnostic timeline.
- Implementing this guide can shorten the time to diagnosis.
Implications:
- Faster diagnosis can lead to earlier treatment initiation.
- Reduced diagnostic delay may improve patient outcomes.
- This work-up strategy can enhance the efficiency of pain management clinics.
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