Managed care interface
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Managed care interface · Mar 1998
Chronic low back pain: new perspectives and treatment guidelines for primary care: Part II.
Low back pain is a leading cause of work-related disability and has important socioeconomic consequences. Although there is little evidence to determine the optimal treatment of chronic low back pain, treatment goals can be established. ⋯ This two-part article summarizes consensus guidelines developed by practitioners with expertise in pain management, family medicine, internal medicine, physical therapy, rheumatology, and managed care and provides direction for primary care providers on a multidisciplinary approach to the patient with chronic low back pain. This part examines pharmacologic methods.