Learning objectives
- Understanding how chronic pain develops.
- Examination of patients with chronic pain.
- Knowledge of common painful conditions
- Initial treatment and knowledge of referral possibilities.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Pathophysiology of acute and chronic pain. Diagnosis and specialist treatment of common painful conditions.
Drugs used to treat acute and chronic pain.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Study material will be delivered during classes.
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam (1 question during the integrated course exam)
Other information
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