On a scale of zero to 10, how bad is the pain?

My advice to pain patients is to keep a log using a visual analog scale, that is a simple zero to 10 rating scale with zero being pain free and 10 being the worst pain possible. Using these data, patients can insist on treatment. Be compliant as you can with the proscribed pain management regimen. I...

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Published inThe Ottawa citizen (1986)
Main Author Goodman, John T
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ottawa, Ont Postmedia Network Inc 15.05.2009
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Mason, Julie
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Summary:My advice to pain patients is to keep a log using a visual analog scale, that is a simple zero to 10 rating scale with zero being pain free and 10 being the worst pain possible. Using these data, patients can insist on treatment. Be compliant as you can with the proscribed pain management regimen. If you are using pain medications, stay ahead of the pain. Do not wait until it is severe and crippling. Use your pain log as a guide to the efficacy of your pain management as feedback, both for yourself and your caregiver.
ISSN:0839-3222