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For Veterans/Public - Frequently Asked Questions
Pain Management, Opioid Safety, and PDMP (PMOP)
For Veterans/Public - Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides links to tools on "Frequently Asked Questions," developed for Veterans/Public.
Resources - FAQs
| Question | Response w/Link |
| Why does pain become chronic? | Acute vs. Chronic Pain *  |
| What is the biopsychosocial model of pain? | Biological, psychological, and social factors interact to impact the experience of pain. * |
| Pain Videos | Pain management educational videos targeting the most common issues facing Providers and Patients *  |
| Why am I seeing a psychologist for pain? | How psychologists can help with pain management. * |
| How does stress play a role? |
Veterans/Public Pain Management - Resource Topics
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Literature Alerts for VA Staff
The VA Library Network will provide VA staff an index of recent articles related to opioids and many other areas of interest right to your work mailbox. If you are interested in subscribing to this alert click here.
If you have questions or suggestions for pain-related resources, please send an email to VHA Pain Management Webmaster Group. Questions about personal care should be directed to the local VA facility.
Disclaimer: *Links will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites.
