PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Norma O'Flynn
AU  - Leone Ridsdale
TI  - Headache in primary care: how important is diagnosis to management?
DP  - 2002 Jul 01
TA  - British Journal of General Practice
PG  - 569--573
VI  - 52
IP  - 480
4099  - http://bjgp.org/content/52/480/569.short
4100  - http://bjgp.org/content/52/480/569.full
SO  - Br J Gen Pract2002 Jul 01; 52
AB  - Headache is a common presentation in primary care. The classification of headache was overhauled by the International Headache Society (IHS) in 1988, and the past decade has seen rapid growth in the understanding of headache disorders. The IHS places particular importance on precise headache diagnosis. This paper discusses the relevance of such an approach to primary care. A review of the literature revealed a dearth of evidence regarding headache management in primary care settings. The evidence from other settings is considered and gaps in the literature highlighted.