May 23, 2021
Objective One:
In a patient with a diagnosed chronic disease who presents with
acute symptoms, diagnose: acute complications of the chronic
disease acute exacerbations of the disease
Objective Two:
Regularly reassess adherence (compliance) to the treatment plan
(including medications)
Objective Three:
In patients with chronic disease
a) Actively inquire about pain.
b) Treat appropriately by: titrating medication to the patient's
pain, taking into account other treatments and conditions,
considering non-pharmacologic treatment and adjuvant therapies
Objective Four:
Patients with chronic disease, actively inquire about: the
psychological impact of diagnosis and treatment, functional
impairment, underlying depression or risk of suicide or underlying
substance abuse.
Objective Five:
Given a non-compliant patient, explore the reasons why, with a view
to improving future adherence to the treatment plan.