Edited by master clinician-experts appointed by the American Academy of Pain Medicine, this is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary textbook covering medical, interventional, and integrative approaches to the treatment and management of pain. It is designed as a practical and comprehensive primary reference for busy physicians and is also an up-to-date resource for preparing for certification examinations in pain medicine.
- Written and edited by world-class authorities
- "Key Points" preview contents of each chapter
- Leading edge medical topics, such as monitoring opioid use and abuse, and the emerging role of cannabinoids in pain treatment
- Expert guidance on full range of interventional techniques
- Clinical anatomy and physiology for the interventionist
- Behavioral dimensions of the experience and management of pain
- Integrative approaches for treating the "whole person"
- Legal issues, such as failure to treat pain
- First-hand patient accounts
