Understanding pain [electronic resource] : what it is, why it happens, and how it's managed / Harry J. Gould, III.

Pain defined: what are we treating?
The evaluation: what should I tell my doctor?
The multidisciplinary approach: the best way to treat my pain
The anatomy of pain: the basis for selecting treatment options
Nonpharmacologic options for pain management
Pharmacological options in pain management: nonopioid analgesics
Pharmacological options in pain management: opioid analgesics
Opioid analgesics: myth versus benefit
Pharmacological options in pain management: adjuvant medications
Pharmacological options in pain management: dosing and alternate routes of administration
Invasive options and when to consider them
Age and sex: special considerations for pain management.