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

Key Features

• Comprehensive treatment of all aspects of pain medicine
• Written and edited by highly esteemed members of the American Academy of Pain Medicine
• Numerous interventional procedures highlighted with full color, high quality illustrations