ENGLISH

Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Pain Management

Book information

Publisher
Springer Publication
Year
2008
ISBN
0826128742, 9780826128744, 9780826128751
LCC
RB127 .C643 2008
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (6952524 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
456\457
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Pain is the most common complaint amongst all patients seeking care from all types of health practitioners. It is estimated that 40% of patient visits to health care practitioners are for the management of pain. The problem of pain and other functional complaints is an ever larger proportion of the practice of integrative medicine. Complementary and alternative medical modalities have much to offer in managing pain and functional complaints, as well as presenting new and unique perspectives on the phenomenon of pain. This book is also unique in taking into account cultural, historical and social factors in pain and pain management. While not a topic in itself (with the exception of the introductory chapter) it is a perspective that infuses all the topics of the book.

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