Tools to Use in Practice

Working With Patients to Assess, Treat, and Manage Chronic Pain

The tools and materials included in this section can help clinicians assess and manage the treatment of chronic pain patients. These tools include pain assessors, patient education materials, and consent forms.



Measure pain, record patient pain history, and evaluate functioning and the psychological impact of pain.
Go to Patient Pain Assessors


Find consent forms for the long-term treatment of chronic pain and opioid therapy for chronic pain.
Go to Patient Consent Forms


Offer your patients a pain diary, tips for talking about pain, and information about managing pain.
Go to Patient Education