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Subjective
Patient‑reportedHistory of present pain
Pain intensity assessment
5
Moderate pain
0 · No pain5 · Moderate10 · Worst imaginable
50/ 100 mm
No painWorst pain imaginable
4
A reduction of ≥30% or ≥2 points from baseline is generally considered a positive treatment response.
Quality / nature of pain
Neuropathic indicator
Two or more neuropathic descriptors selected — consider a neuropathic pain component and a screening tool (e.g. DN4, painDETECT).
Neuropathic pain screening
Standardized assessment (optional)
Red flags / warning signs
One or more red flags selected — consider urgent further assessment or investigation before routine pain management.
Past history
Safety alert selected — confirm details before any procedure, injection, or contrast‑based imaging.
Personal history
PHQ‑9 — depression screening
| Over the last 2 weeks… | Not at all | Several days | More than half the days | Nearly every day |
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Item 9 (thoughts of self‑harm) is endorsed — follow your clinic's safety protocol for further risk assessment before the visit ends.