Chronic pain in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases: users' questions answered

For the first time, the upcoming International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Eleventh Revision (ICD-11) will include a comprehensive classification of chronic pain, which is based on the biopsychosocial definition of chronic pain. This presents a great opportunity for pain research and clinical practice. The new classification consists of 7 main diagnostic categories of chronic pain, which are further divided into...