Chronic pain is a common phenomenon affecting large numbers of the population. It encompasses a wide variety of conditions ranging from migraine and low back pain to metastatic malignant disease. The vast majority of patients presenting with chronic pain are cared for in general practice, but a significant number require referral to specialist services. The report gives an account of the definition, classification and management of chronic pain, describes existing arrangements in Scotland and makes recommendations for future developments.
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Management of Patients with Chronic Pain
The goal of this book is to equip clinicians to provide safe and effective management of hospitalized patients with co-existing chronic pain. Each chapter addresses a particular clinical question and is written by an expert in the field.
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Drug overdose, driven largely by overdose related to the use of opioids, is now the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States.
This book focuses on optimizing management and outcomes rather than on routine diagnosis of chronic disease. The reader learns proven methods for treating the most common chronic conditions that they see in daily practice.
This text will provide readers with a thorough review of the complex condition of chronic pain and addictions. The book was originally commissioned due to the need in the field for more literature on the topic.
This book focuses on both the management of the pain as well as the pain patient and is formatted as a practical, evidence-based guide to managing chronic pain conditions.
Self- Management/ Non- Opioid Tools for Chronic Pain Management Caudill M, Benson H. Managing Pain Before It Manages You. New York: Guilford Press, 2016. Darnall B. Less Pain, Fewer Pills: Avoid the Dangers of Prescription Opioids and ...
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