Dealing with chronic pain-mental and physical health

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One of the big challenges in practice today is dealing with chronic pain and the impact that it has on both mental and physical health. Share key points and pertinent scholarly references (at least 2) regarding the following questions:

1. How do you perceive the PMHNP's role with regard to chronic pain?

2. What role does chronic pain have in the treatment of the client with mental health concerns? What considerations are there for the PMHNP in terms of prescribing psychotropic medications for this population?

3. What ethical considerations are tied to the treatment of clients with chronic pain? What can the PMHNP do to mitigate the risk to his/her practice?

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