To treat pain, one must first understand it - a guiding principle that this book follows consistently from the fundamentals to practice. Well-structured, it provides easy access to the practice-relevant information from modern pain research and pain clinics. Current therapy strategies are complemented by tips and advice for daily practice. A universal reference work for doctors and pharmacists, it takes into account all clinical specialties and bridges the gap between current research findings and daily pain practice. Includes a dictionary and glossary, as well as a clearly structured CD-ROM with literature related to the book.