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Chronic pain and frequent use of emergency department: A systematic review.
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Emergency department (ED) overcrowding is an important issue in healthcare worldwide. A small group of patients account for a disproportionate number of ED visits and a few studies have suggested that chronic pain (CP) sufferers may be part of that group. The aim of this study was to review all studies having examined the association between CP and frequent use of ED services.