It depends on the person answering it. It may take ten to fifteen minutes. Give your patient the time to process how they feel and perceive their pain.
McGill Pain Scale
If your patient is in pain, hand them the McGill Pain Scale, a self-assessment questionnaire, so they can rate themselves based on how they are feeling and how they view the pain they’re experiencing.
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McGill Pain Scale Template
Commonly asked questions
Yes, because it covers more bases than a regular pain scale. But it also has its limitations. While it can give a good overview of the patient’s perception of their pain, it doesn’t pinpoint the cause if you’re using it during the initial stages of patient care. It’s best to conduct other tests based on the results of the pain scale so you can determine the cause and how you can treat it.
Yes. It can be used for back pain, chronic pain, post-operative pain, or any other type of pain. Since it covers affective and evaluative dimensions of pain, it can even be used by psychologists.
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