A simple screening test to recognize fibromyalgia in primary care patients with chronic pain.

Kim Dupree JonesJonathan H AebischerAmanda W St JohnRonald FriendRobert M Bennett

Published in: Journal of evaluation in clinical practice (2017)

These results suggest that 2 tests, taking less than 1 minute, can indicate a probable diagnosis of FM in a chronic pain patient. In the case of a positive screen, a follow-up examination is required for confirmation or refutation.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
primary care
pain management
case report
high throughput
general practice