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.
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·        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 personâ€
·        Legal issues, such as failure to treat pain
·        First-hand patient accounts