Enroll in this module and consider management options for post-herpetic neuralgia, diabetes related peripheral neuropathy and post-surgical neuropathy

Pain is a universal experience that adversely affects the quality of life of those who suffer from it. The alleviation of pain is one of the major roles of general practitioners. This activity has been brought to you with the assistance of an educational grant from Pfizer Australia. Enroll in this activity and develop an understanding of the physical basis of pain and gain knowledge of the treatment techniques and medications used to treat pain.

The learning objectives for this activity are to:

• recount the prevalence of neuropathic pain
• describe how chronic neuropathic pain can affect the activities of daily living
• differentiate between nociceptive pain and neuropathic pain
• state the possible causes of neuropathic pain
• diagnose and assess neuropathic pain
• indicate appropriate management of neuropathic pain using an evidence based approach

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