The Management of Back Pain in General Practice

Author: O'Shea, Brendan Dr.

Publication Year: 1998

Contents

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Presentation and diagnosis
3. Primary care management
4. Secondary care management
5. Prognosis
6. Prevention
7. Clinical flow chart
Summary
Conclusion
References
Appendix A: Observing inappropriate sick role behaviour

Description

In these guidelines, Dr. Brendan O'Shea clearly outlines the clinical spectrum of back pain and couples it with a down to earth, practical approach to the problem, emphasising the clinical skills of history taking and appropriate clinical examination.

Format	Print
Keywords	back pain, back injuries, clinical guidelines
Publisher	Irish College of General Practitioners
Classification	back pain
Pages	30
Categories:	Irish Content, ICGP Resources