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-centred 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, anaesthetists, intensive care
professionals, surgical and nursing staff, junior doctors, operating
department practitioners, general practitioners and medical students. It
makes essential reading for healthcare 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
anaesthetists but also for practising anaesthetists 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 anaesthesia 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 multimodal 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 examinations conducted by the Royal
College of Anaesthetists, UK (FRCA), The College of Anaesthesiologists
of Ireland (FCAI), the European Society of Anaesthesiology (EDAIC), the
European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC), the Australian and
New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA), the National Board of
Examinations of India (Dip NB), and the 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.
The authors are consultants in pain medicine with clinical and teaching
experience in university hospitals across the UK. They regularly conduct
successful pain education courses which consistently attract good
feedback. They conduct regular final FRCA and FFPMRCA exam courses
attended by candidates from all over the country.
