There is perhaps nothing as simultaneously useful and dreaded as pain. In many ways, pain
is the ultimate teacher. It teaches us to avoid fire, poison, sharp objects and many other …

Like management of disease, management of pain is as old as the human race. When
patients come to us with their pain, they present us with a wonderful opportunity: the chance …

The present report outlines key requirements that are central to helping patients manage
pain effectively. Although current standards are available as guides for practice, the …

Chronic pain is a significant public health problem in the United States. While the
understanding that pain is an important biological signal has always been appreciated by …

Essentials of Pain Management is a concise yet comprehensive evidence-based guide to
what is now recognized as the “fifth vital sign.” We wrote it to provide an in-depth review of …

Pain is ubiquitous. At some point in time it affects everyone. For many millions pain becomes
chronic, a scourge that impacts every facet of life—work, hobbies, family relations, social …

Get the core knowledge in pain medicine you need from one of the most trusted resources in
the field. The new fourth edition guides you through every aspect of pain medicine with …

The development of the concept of pain and its treatment constitutes one of the most
interesting and fascinating chapters in the history of medicine. The concept proposed by …

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States.
It provides a concise and easily understandable account of the nature of pain and its …