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Please answer by using tick boxes, one tick for each question please note that the part of the questionnaire should be
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Please answer by using tick boxes, one tick for each question please note that the part of the questionnaire should be
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NORDIC PAIN QUESTIONNAIRE- assessment

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NORDIC PAIN QUESTIONNAIRE- assessment

Please answer by using tick boxes, one tick for each question please note that the part of the questionnaire should be
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Have you at any time
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Have you at any time
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