Part of the "What Do I Do Now?: Palliative Care" series, Pain uses thought-provoking, real-world cases to illustrate concepts, approaches to therapy, and potential barriers to optimal care presented by a diverse panel of interdisciplinary authors. Pain is a frequent and distressing symptom encountered by those with serious or life-limiting illness and may present in a multitude of fashions and from a wide array of etiologies. This book intertwines pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and ethical principles of pain control within case-based discussions, allowing readers to expect: * Unique perspectives of pain control, from numerous essential members of the healthcare team; * An engaging collection of cases that illustrate the most current approaches to the most commonly encountered pain syndromes in palliative care; * Chapters that begin with cases and that utilize a conversational tone throughout, like a "curb-side" consult with a seasoned colleague. Consisting of 46 chapters that cover everything from antidepressants to cannabis, cultural competency to bone pain, this volume is also a self-assessment tool that tests the reader's ability to answer the question, "What do I do now?"

About the Author
Christopher M. Herndon, PharmD, BCACP, FASHP, FCCP, is a Professor with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy and the Residency Program Director for the PGY-2 in Pain and Palliative Care at the Hospice of Southern Illinois. He is also the past-president for the Society of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacists, and is the recipient of numerous professional awards.


Book Information
ISBN 9780197542873
Author Christopher M. Herndon
Format Paperback
Page Count 440
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 635g
Dimensions(mm) 157mm * 239mm * 28mm