Beyond epistemology and ontology, the value of empathy and a relational approach in pain management.

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Author/s: Lynch, Mary E (ME); Clark, Alexander J (AJ);

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Publication Type: Comment; Letter

Journal: Pain (Pain), published in Netherlands. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2005-Jul; vol 116 (issue 1-2) : pp 171

Dates: Created 2005/06/21; Completed 2005/08/30;

PMID: 15927385, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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CommentOn: Pain. 2005 Jul;116(1-2):169-70; author reply 171. (PMID: 15927380)

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Pain - physiopathology; psychology; therapy
Philosophy, Medical
Physician-Patient Relations

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