Jamie Von Roenn, Judith Paice, Michael Preodor. Diagnosis and Treatment Pain

McGraw-Hill Medical, LANGE CURRENT Series. Suffering is a universal phenomenon. Yet one symptom that contributes greatly to the suffering seen in people with acute and chronic illnesses-pain-can usually be effectively managed. Pain is the most common reason patients seek assistance from their healthcare provider. Pain also is a major contributor of impaired quality of life. As a result, all physicians must be skilled in the accurate diagnosis and comprehensive management of pain. Current Diagnosis and Treatment of Pain presents the information necessary for the practicing physician to provide skilled pain treatment. This concise, yet authoritative, text also increases awareness of the role of other disciplines in pain control and indicates when referral to a specialist may be appropriate