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    Clinical essentials of pain management / Robert J. Gatchel.

    • Title:Clinical essentials of pain management / Robert J. Gatchel.
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    • Author/Creator:Gatchel, Robert J., 1947-
    • Published/Created:Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, ©2004.
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Pain--Treatment.
    • Medical Subjects: Pain Management.
    • Edition:1st ed.
    • Description:x, 300 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
    • Summary:Annotation Providing a documented program for treating patients experiencing acute and chronic pain that may be caused by biological, psychological and social variables, Robert Gatchel offers mental health practitioners guidance on how to assess and treat pain patients and details cognitive behavior interventions.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:1591471532 (alk. paper)
      9781591471530 (alk. paper)
    • Contents:The Conceptual Foundations of Pain Management
      Historical Overview
      The Biopsychosocial Approach to Pain Assessment and Management
      Acute, Chronic, and Recurrent Pain Management
      Assessing and Treating Pain
      The Stepwise Approach to Pain Evaluation
      The Step-Care Framework of Pain Treatment
      The Assessment-Treatment Process: Putting It All Together
      Special Issues
      Motivation Issues
      Pharmacotherapy
      The Role of Palliative Care Methods in Pain Management
      Reimbursement Issues in Pain Management
      The Future of Pain Management
      Future Needs and Directions of Pain Management.
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