Abstract

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.
Succinct, clear, and current - this book fulfills its authors' stated intent to be a timely resource that provides a concise introduction to the complex and extensive field of chronic pain for all health professionals wanting - and needing - to know more.
Dr Will Howard
"a phenomenal read ... I would personally recommend this to any budding medical student with a passion in chronic cancer pain!"
Sam Ng, Treasurer
This handbook has exceeded expectations of a student with basic background in oncology. Its content is rich and worthy of every student’s and young doctor’s consideration. The book covers a wide range of topics, starting from pathophysiology to up–to–date criteria for diagnostics. We appreciated the special focus and easily understandable presentation of modern pain management. Moreover, every chapter finishes with most important Key Points which can be used for fast revision. We recommend this book as a stand-alone guide and also a great comprehensive book at wards!
Jorune Suipyte, Medical Science Director
The approach taken by Cousins and Gallagher is at the same time pragmatic and easy to understand; a useful tool for anyone caring for persons with chronic and cancer pain.
Dr Patricia Bruckenthal
“This is a compact, succinct and practical book covering the essentials of assessing and managing pain. … [it] will be a positive addition to any practitioner's bookshelf.”
Dr Bronwyn Thompson, Clinical Senior Lecturer