Pain in Older People (Oxford Pain Management Library)

Pain in Older People (Oxford Pain Management Library)

Edited by Peter Crome, Chris J. Main, and 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 online:: 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

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Pain in Older People (Oxford Pain Management Library)

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

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