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[Primary chronic pain : the lack of recognition for an invisible handicap]
Aimie Chiron1, Aurore Fernandez1,2, Carlo Delli Noci2
1Centre de médecine intégrative et complémentaire, Service d'anesthésiologie, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, 1011 Lausanne.
Abstract:
Despite chronic primary pain being recognized as a disease in the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), individuals suffering from it are still too frequently met with a certain skepticism. This skepticism can detrimentally affect their healthcare journey, social life, and economic stability. This article outlines part of the legal evolution regarding the recognition of chronic pain as well as the current insurance-related provisions in Switzerland. With a thorough understanding of this system, physicians can reduce frustration and disputes as well as promoting decision-making processes. The article concludes by highlighting the tools that physicians can use to navigate procedures related to disability insurance effectively.
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