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X X X Describe the epidemiology of acute pain and X X X chronic non-cancer pain. [...] Explain the pathophysiology, natural history, At the undergraduate level, explain clinical presentation, and prognosis, and the the pathophysiology, natural X X X treatment of common medical conditions that can history, and clinical presentation cause acute pain and chronic non-cancer pain. [...] Explain the heterogeneity of opioid consumption patterns (abuse, misuse, diversion) and the X X X consequences of opioid misuse and abuse on the health of individuals and society in general. [...] X X X Conduct a relevant, appropriate, and targeted physical X X X examination2 in order to diagnose and treat the pain. [...] X X X Chronic pain Perform a clinical assessment that includes the past medical history, and the history of the present illness X X X (in order to diagnose and treat the chronic non-cancer pain).