Autor: Deer, T.R.; Leong, M.S.; Buvanendran, A.; Gordin, V.
Comprehensive Treatment of Chronic Pain by Medical, Interventional and Integrative Approaches
1st Edition 2013, 1104 p., 179 illus., 233 illus in color, hardcover

About the Book:

Comprehensive treatment of all aspects of pain medicine

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