Compact Clinical Guide to Chronic Pain Management

<b>Designated a Doody's Core Title!</span></b></p><br><br> <p>This is an excellent resource that is essential for all primary care providers. <b>Score: 100 5 Stars.--Doody's Medical Reviews</b></p> <p>[P]ractitioners who oversee the treatment of chronic pain in the adult population will likely find this new reference an invaluable addition to their bookshelf.--<b>Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing</b></p> <p><i>This book is highly recommended; it will be an indispensable addition to the professional library of every nurse practitioner who manages patients with chronic persistent pain. </i></p> <p><b>Margaret H. Granitto</b> RN MSN CRNP<Br> Georgetown University<br> School of Nursing and Health Studies</p> <p>Presented in a clear systematic format this clinically oriented book provides nurses and physicians with quick access to much-needed pain management guidelines. With a unique focus on treatment options for patients with chronic persistent pain this guide provides critical guidance on managing difficult conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain.</p> <p>The text expertly assists practitioners in assessing pain in a variety of patient populations and provides professional insight on selecting patient-appropriate medications and interventions to achieve optimal pain management for adult patients.</p> <b>Key Features:</b> <p> <ul> <li>Contains the newest guidelines on how to use a combination of pain screening tools to accurately assess the nature intensity and occurrence of patient pain <li>Provides information on new medications and combinations of medications to use for chronic pain <li>Presents essential information on safe prescribing and screening tools such as the Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) and screening tools for aberrant behaviors <li>Provides strategies for utilizing nontraditional treatment options such as acupuncture energy therapies and psychological and coping strategies </ul> </p>