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OPML Pain in Older People

Edited by Peter Crome, Chris J. Main, Frank Lally

Abstract

Pain in older people is both common and disabling, and differs significantly in terms of its aetiology, diagnosis and treatment from pain in the general adult population. This online resource is a concise companion for anyone managing older patients suffering with pain and covers areas such as depression, pain and addiction and assessment.

Bibliographic Information

Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Print Publication Date:
Nov 2007
Print ISBN-13:
9780199212613
Published to Oxford Medicine:
May 2011
DOI:
10.1093/med/9780199212613.001.0001

Authors

Peter Crome, editor
Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Keele University, UK

Chris J. Main, editor
Professor of Clinical Psychology, Keele University, UK

Frank Lally, editor
Research Fellow, Keele University, UK


Disclaimer

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