Comprehensive Treatment of Chronic Pain by Medical, Interventional, and Integrative Approaches

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