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Chronic non-cancer pain student case


A 75-year-old man has a 2 year history of lower back pain which sometimes radiates down his right leg.  He reports he had a back injury ‘years ago’ but his doctor cannot see anything on a recent MRI scan.

 
 
 It is expected that the student should be able to complete this section by the end of Year 4


How would you manage his pain?

For the statement or question in each section select the response that is true.

Note: There may be more than one true statement.

Recognise

Assess

Treat

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