Bedford Palmer II, Ph.D.
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To the medical professionals out there. Please stop asking folks to rate pain on a 10pt scale. It’s subjective and facilitates medical racism.

Instead, ask them to describe the pain. Ask about the qualities of pain.

Is it throbbing, shooting, aching, burning, etc. #ChronicPain
04:17 PM - Feb 18, 2023
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Alexsandra Stewart
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I didn’t know the 1-10 scale facilitates medical racism. I appreciate knowing that. I’ve always thought it made no sense! What is a level anyway? Is 10 measurable some way? Going to take your suggestion next time I have any and describe how it feels to me.
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06:14 PM - Feb 18, 2023
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