Author Description

This multidisciplinary guide covers all aspects of the evaluation and management of oncologic pain. While organized to serve as a bedside reference, it provides complete, up-to-date scientific coverage. Includes extensive tables, figures, photographs, radiographs and appendices. Topics include: assessment of adult and pediatric patients, including assessment tools and questionnaires, psychiatric issues, pharmacologic therapy, including opioid therapy and management of side effects, the role of nerve blocks, neurosurgical approaches, oncologic approaches, hospice care and more.