Abstract
A comprehensive assessment of the clinical, psychological, legal, and cultural aspects of dealing with unnecessary pain in the elderly. The authors explore pharmacotherapy (nonopioids, opioids, and adjuvants), interventional strategies, the role of rehabilitation in managing pain in seniors, and the problems of pain management in long-term care. Supplementary features include continuing medical education (CME) certification, a CME posttest and evaluation to be completed and submitted for credit, and an appendix of analgesics that details starting oral doses, maximum daily oral doses, and special considerations for the elderly. 6.5 AMA/PRA category 1 CME credits with completion of included test.

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The evidence comes from the literature or from the personal experience of the contributing researchers. They consider such aspects as assessment, spirituality as an adjunct to pain management, opioids and non-opioids in the pharmacotherapy of pain in older adults, interventional strategies, legislative and public policy issues, the Internet and electronic medical records, and pain relief tips for patients. The studies are directed to clinicians, and can be used for continuing medical education credit. The disk contains an electronic version of the book.Copyright 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Info
Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD. Text is the first volume in a new series. Covers the clinical, psychological, legal, and cultural aspects of pain in the elderly. Discusses steps to prevent pain in seniors and the role of spirituality in pain management. Also reviews legislative and public policy issues. DNLM: Pain--therapy--Aged.