Chronic Pain (cont.)
Medical Author:
Henry Farkas, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Steven L Bernstein, MD
IN THIS ARTICLEReferences1. AAHPM. American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 2000. American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 2. Edmonton Palliative Care Program. Edmonton Palliative Care Program. 3. Fishman S, Berger L. The War on Pain: How Breakthroughs in the New Field of Pain Medicine are Turning the Tide Against Suffering. New York, NY: Harper Collins; 1999. 4. Purdue Pharma. Partners Against Pain. 2001. Partners Against Pain. 5. Swanson DW, ed. Mayo Clinic on Chronic Pain. Kensington Publishing; 1999. 6. University of Ottawa Institute of Palliative Care. University of Ottawa Institute of Palliative Care. 2001. University of Ottawa Institute of Palliative. Viewer Comments & ReviewsChronic Pain - Effective TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe what treatments have been effective for your chronic pain. Chronic Pain - ManagementThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What steps have you taken to manage your chronic pain? |
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