Pain management : an interdisciplinary approach / Chris J. Main, Chris C. Spanswick ; associate editors, Helen Parker, Paul Watson ; with contributions by Serena Bartys ... [and others] ; foreword by Sir Michael Bond.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Main, Chris J.

Contributor:

Spanswick, Chris C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pain Management.

Pain--Treatment.

Pain.

Medical Subjects:

Pain Management.

Physical Description:

xv, 438 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

Summary:

Pain management is a growing area of interest for many health care professionals. This book examines the area, dealing specifically with the management of potentially chronic pain. It examines how to assess patients with pain, the factors involved in the development of chronic pain, and the setting up and running of a pain management program. The authors have focused both on what is done in the management of pain and whether and why it is done, covering not only the content of interdisciplinary pain management, but also the processes involved. An essential reference for all health professionals involved in all aspects of pain management.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0443056838

OCLC:

47150901