Upon entering the exam room, a patient is provided a visual…
Upon entering the exam room, a patient is provided a visual analog scale to rate her pain. The medical assistant records the patient’s score of “8/10” and responds to the patient, “You don’t look like you are in that much pain. Are you sure this is correct?” The patient rolls her eyes and responds, “Can you please get the Doctor now?” The medical assistant tells the Doctor about the interaction, to which the doctor responds, “You have to remember, pain ____________”.