In an article in Practical Pain Management, Ron Lechnyr, PhD, DSW and Terri Lechnyr, PhD have created a handout for patients to help them better understand the world of pain medicine.

Often, patients ask questions, but the questions are directed at everyone on the pain management team except the doctor in charge. Psychologists, social workers and physical therapists often spend more time with patients, therefore fielding more questions. But, it is doctors who need to clarify issues. The handout created by the article authors addresses “What Pain Patients Need to Know.”