Pain assessment is an important component of primary health care because pain is one of the most common symptoms experienced by patients with acute and chronic conditions. A systematic assessment helps the health-care provider understand the nature, severity, duration, and impact of pain and guides appropriate treatment. The acronym “PQRSTUV” provides a comprehensive framework for assessing pain and ensures that important characteristics are not overlooked. “P” stands for Provocation or Palliation. The health-care provider asks what causes or increases the pain and what makes it better or provides relief. For example, pain may increase with movement, coughing, eating, walking, or touching the affected area. It may be relieved by rest, medication, changing position, applying heat or cold, or other measures. This information helps identify possible causes and suitable interventions. “Q” stands for Quality of pain. The patient is encouraged to describe what the pain feels like in their own words. Common descriptions include sharp, dull, aching, burning, stabbing, cramping, throbbing, pressure-like, or shooting pain. The quality of pain can provide