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• Assess patients using diagnostic triage categories of Serious Pathology or ‘Red Flags’, Nerve Root and Mechanical Back Pain, but keep the diagnosis under review • Identify the barriers to recovery at an early stage using the Flags system • The explanations and reassurance you give to the patient are pivotal • Back pain patients expect a clear explanation of diagnosis, cause of their pain, information and instruction on how to manage their back pain, effective pain relief, and a physical examination.
• Assess patients using diagnostic triage categories of Serious Pathology or ‘Red Flags’, Nerve Root and Mechanical Back Pain, but keep the diagnosis under review • Identify the barriers to recovery at an early stage using the Flags system • The explanations and reassurance you give to the patient are pivotal • Back pain patients expect a clear explanation of diagnosis, cause of their pain, information and instruction on how to manage their back pain, effective pain relief, and a physical examination.
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Pain Medicine
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