Deer Timothy R. et al. Treatment of Chronic Pain by Medical Approaches

Springer New York, 2013. — 1104 p.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.