Chronic Pain in America: Treatment InitiationMar 15, 2012 - 14:11A successful initial treatment plan for chronic pain calls for good communication, including instructions...View more
Patient Selection Factors for Optimal TreatmentFeb 15, 2012 - 15:04Dr Glenn Treisman reviews biopsychosocial and patient factors that can influence treatment selection and...View more
Rationale for Treatment: Focus on Chronic Low Back PainJan 17, 2012 - 15:32Dr. James Rathmell reviews chronic back pain as an example of chronic noncancer pain, and discusses patho...View more
Rationale for Treatment: Focus on Neuropathic PainDec 15, 2011 - 18:07Dr. James Rathmell reviews treatment of chronic neuropathic pain via diabetic peripheral neuropathy and p...View more
Chronic Pain in America: Pain Assessment Case HistoriesNov 15, 2011 - 20:31Two case histories of typical chronic pain syndromes illustrate how to assess pain by taking a comprehens...View more
Chronic Pain in America: Improving AssessmentOct 14, 2011 - 11:37Review the skills you'll need to assess different types of chronic pain syndromes commonly seen in clinic...View more
Chronic Pain in America: A Cry for HelpOct 14, 2011 - 15:28Dr. Portenoy urges clinicians to manage chronic pain in line with the Institute of Medicine report that c...View more