Pain Assessment and the Mental Health Practitioner: A Mind-Body Approach
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Pain is the most common reason individuals visit physi- cians, yet medical doctors are often inadequately trained in pain assessment. Furthermore, pain is increasinglyviewed as having significant affective and cognitive components necessitating a biopsychosocial approach. The role of the mental health practitioner is essential in amind-body approach to pain assessment. In addition, issues arising in special populations, such as children and the elderly, require special attention.
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Vol 67
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