(Ebook) Chronic Pain Management (Dec 1, 2020) by Thanthullu Vasu, Shyam Sundar Balasubramanian, Mahesh Kodivalasa, Pradeep Mukund Ingle ISBN 9781910079911, 191007991X

(Ebook) Chronic Pain Management (Dec 1, 2020) by Thanthullu Vasu, Shyam Sundar Balasubramanian, Mahesh Kodivalasa, Pradeep Mukund Ingle ISBN 9781910079911, 191007991X

Chronic pain is a silent epidemic - it is estimated to affect 20-30% of the population. A good understanding of the disease, diagnosis and management are imperative in providing patient-centered care. A broad range of practitioners will frequently encounter patients with chronic pain. This book covers important topics in chronic pain relevant to many clinicians including, but not limited to, anesthetists, intensive care professionals, surgical and nursing staff, junior doctors, operating department practitioners, general practitioners and medical students. It makes essential reading forhealthcare workers and is also an invaluable first reference for physiotherapists, healthcare managers, psychologists and researchers with a need for an overview of the key aspects of this topic. This book will not only be an invaluable resource for trainee anesthetists but also for practicing anesthetists with an interest in teaching the basics of chronic pain; it is also a succinct aid for clinical practice. Medical students and junior doctors, who are about to embark on a career in anesthesia or intensive care medicine, will also find the book to be a useful educational tool.Subjects discussed range from the comprehensive assessment of chronic pain to the multi-modal management of chronic pain. It is written in a simple and consistent style that can be easily understood and applied to day-to-day clinical practice.This material will be an important tool for professional exams. It is an ideal companion for candidates who are preparing for their final exams that include the topic of chronic pain and will help to assess their preparation and guide appropriate revision. Questions on chronic pain appear in written and structured oral examinations. This book will be handy for candidates preparing for American and Canadian board exams, as well as other competitive exams across the globe. Candidates appearing for advanced pain examinations will find this book useful to refresh their knowledge on pain medicine.