Psychological assessment of chronic pain patient is very useful for the pain management as much as physical examination. This paper shows the psychological assessment evaluated by clinical psychologist (CP) of the pain clinic. At first clinical interview is implemented by CP before psychological test is given. CP interviews patients on focusing the points as follows. 1. Processes which patients have been through before visiting the hospital. 2. Their physical symptom. 3. Disturbances of their daily lives. 4. The causes of pain the patients suppose. Then psychologists suggest a treatment model. It is important for patients to consent to undergo both psychological and physical treatment.
After the interview CP conducts the psychological tests such as questionnaire and projective method. Testers should pay attention to the following points. Test battery should be examined considering patient's state of mind and health. Testers have to master to interprete the result of psychological test and tell the result to the patient.
The psychological assessment can evaluate application of neural blockade, medication and consultation to the psychiatrist. Therefore it will be useful to decide the treatment plan.