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History taking in chronic pain patients should be precise and targeted. The questions should focus on all aspects of pain without compromising on the details. Good listening skills are essential to ascertain good history. A systemic approach to history helps in reaching a definitive diagnosis. The targeted history should be able to distinguish potential emergencies.
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Gupta, R. (2014). Patient Evaluation. In: Pain Management. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-55061-4_5
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