Throughout, a multidisciplinary approach to pain is stressed. Behavioral and physical therapies, plus ethical considerations, are also discussed in this indispensable guide for anyone involved in the management of pain.

The book contains all the practical information the resident or practitioner needs to quickly diagnose the pain disorder, safely prescribe the required medications, and arrange for advanced pain care if needed.

This book captures the theory and evidence-based practice of behavioral, psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatments in modern pain medicine.

This text draws on multidisciplinary sources to explore the concept of pain as it has been seen by different cultures over the course of history.

The chapters in this book are based on examples of multidisciplinary projects that deal comprehensively with management of chronic pain.

This is considered the best English translations of Sydenham's works.