Example of scenario
Treatment A | Treatment B | |
Pain medications per day | 2 | 4 |
Known side effects of medications | Mild | Moderate/severe |
Pain interference | Never | Never |
Pain care is managed by | Myself | GP only |
Risk of addiction to pain medications | 3 in 100 people | 25 in 100 people |
Activity goals of treatment | Do exercises at home, including walking | Do exercises at home, including walking |
Source of information on pain | From my doctor | By reading/online |
Out-of-pocket costs per month | 300 | 300 |
My choice is (please choose A or B) | □ | □ |
GP, general practitioner.