Pain. Acute and Chronic

This introductory, clinical textbook examines all aspects of the assessment and management of pain at the basic level appropriate for the trainee or the generalist requiring an overview of all aspects of pain and pain control. It covers the physiology, pathology and clinical manifestations of different types of pain and considers the physical, pharmacological and psychological interventions needed to treat and rehabilitate patients with pain. Other issues discussed include new modes of drug delivery, paediatric pain, AIDS related pain, fibromyalgia and the issue of 'self-help' in pain control. 'Pain - Acute and Chronic' combines the practical clinical experience of its highly respected author with a modern evidence-based approach to give an invaluable introduction for the trainee and a handy ready-reference for the general physician.