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Dr Thomas, a Psychiatrist, Works at a Facility That Treats

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Dr. Thomas, a psychiatrist, works at a facility that treats people with psychological disorders as outpatients rather than sending them to hospitals. He also helps people who have been released from hospitals. Most of the people treated by him have chronic psychological disorders. Dr. Thomas works at a(n) _____.

Understand the mechanisms behind pain perception and the body's response to pain.

Apply knowledge of pain management techniques and their appropriate usage.

Recognize the importance of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in managing post-operative pain.

Describe the role of the central nervous system (CNS) in pain and its sensitization.

Definitions:

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, a need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Ego-dystonic

Refers to troubling thoughts, feelings, beliefs, or behaviors that one experiences as alien or foreign and would like to be rid of.

Prevalence

The proportion of a population found to have a particular condition or characteristic at a specific time.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by an inflated sense of importance, deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.