Fast Facts: Chronic and Cancer Pain - Softcover

Cousins AO MD DSc FFPMANZCA FRCA FANZCA FAChPM(RACP) FAICD, Professor Michael J; Gallagher MD MPH DABPM FAAPM FAPA, Professor Rollin M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908541911 ISBN 13: 9781908541918

Publisher: Health Press Limited, 2015

Synopsis

All health professionals, regardless of specialty, will care for patients with pain that has persisted for more than 6 months. Fast Facts: Chronic and Cancer Pain distils a large amount of pain-related evidence into a highly accessible overview of a variety of chronic pain syndromes. Its practical format is aimed to bring busy health professionals – most of whom are well aware that they have experienced little or no pain management education or training – up to speed with the latest information on chronic and cancer pain. With health services around the world responding to calls to improve the management of painful long-term conditions, develop preventive and cost-effective solutions, and respond to patient choice and voice, this easy-to-read fact-packed book is a timely resource that provides a concise introduction to the complex and extensive field of chronic pain. It is essential reading for all GPs, nurses, junior hospital doctors, physical therapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, medical specialists and medical students wanting – and needing – to know more.

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Review

“Pain is complicated. [This] is a compact, succinct and practical book covering the essentials of assessing and managing pain. The two authors are well-respected in their fields, and their clear and authoritative approach will guide practitioners in their efforts to help those who experience pain arising from the many different mechanisms covered in this third edition. Importantly, this book provides a very balanced view of the major management options for chronic and cancer pain, particularly addressing the need to not only administer medications or procedures, but critically important, address the concerns and impact of experiencing pain from a biopsychosocial perspective. This book will be a positive addition to any practitioner's bookshelf.”
Dr Bronwyn Thompson, Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Otago

“A well-structured book that makes understanding the pain management in cancer easy to handle. The precision and clear explanations make this a phenomenal read for medical students whom are passionate about the discipline, as well as for interns who are looking to consolidate their knowledge. Not only is the book comprehensive, revision is made easier with the 'Key Points' section at the end of every chapter. Needless to say, I would personally recommend this to any budding medical student with a passion in chronic cancer pain!”
Sam Ng, Treasurer, New South Wales Medical Students’ Council

Edition details

• Publisher: Health Press Limited
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908541911
• ISBN 13: 9781908541918
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 184