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Helping Patients Understand Pain Medicine Management

Dr. Ron Lechnyr and Dr. Terri Lechnyr
Sept. 2009

Drs. Ron and Terri Lechnyr are Clinical Medical Psychologists, and have been serving Lane County for over 3 decades. Both medical psychologists noted complaints and misunderstandings from their patients about their health care providers' concerns and expectations. This article is written for the pain patient to clarify many questions concerning the difference between addiction and dependence when prescribed opioid medications, understanding the various issues in the treatment of chronic pain disorders and comprehending the goals of medications and other treatments that may be prescribed for the patient.

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