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

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