This pocket-sized book is an excellent accessible, portable source of guidance on the principles and practices of pain management. The new edition features a new focus on chronic pain, incorporates all of the newest pain medications, reflects our latest understanding of pain physiology, and presents entirely new sections covering functional imaging and the use of strong opioid medications for the relief of non-cancer pain.

Salient Features
* Offers practical information on managing pain associated with cancer, HIV, and chronic syndromes such as back pain and scar pain.
* Presents valuable insights into the psychology of pain.
* Reviews the basic science of pain and its management.