Module 4: Identification and management of neuropathic pain in the primary care setting

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Content authors
Associate Professor Raymond Garrick, FRACP, FFPMANZCA
Associate Professor Raymond Garrick, University of Notre Dame Medical School, Sydney, NSW Neurologist, St Vincent's Hospital and Clinic, NSW.
Professor Robert Helme, FRACP, FFPMANZCA
Neurologist, The Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Vic. University of Melbourne, Vic
Activity authors
Sue Markham, BAppSci, NSW. Raquel Newman BVSc, MANZCVSc (emergency and critical care) Vic.
Learning objectives
On completing this activity participants should be able to:
- Identify neuropathic pain using a systematic assessment.
- Distinguish neuropathic pain from nociceptive pain.
- Describe a rational choice of investigations in the diagnostic process.
- Describe pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies based on current evidence.
- Outline treatment plans that address common comorbidities.
- Describe when referral is indicated.

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