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
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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
