When referring psychological consultations for chronic pain patients, physicians should

a) explain the rationale for the referral to the patient.
b) turn the treatment completely over to the psychologist to reduce confusion.
c) pay as little attention to the patient's discomfort as possible so as not to reinforce it.
d) all of the above.


Answer: a) explain the rationale for the referral to the patient.

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