Why It’s Difficult For People With Chronic Pain To Gain Their Doctor’s Trust

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Many people with chronic pain find themselves interacting with clinicians who do not seem to trust them. Why is it hard to establish a trusting relationship with your doctor? And what can you do about it?

I have been on both sides of the exam table – as a physician caring for people with chronic pain and as a patient slowly coming to realize he is struggling with chronic pain. I would like to share a story I hope will help you understand why it can be difficult to gain the trust of your physicians. More here

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