By Arthur Rosenfeld

A much needed and timely guide through the war on chronic pain, told in the words of pain sufferers and those who treat them Despite extraordinary medical progress in recent years, millions of people are debilitated by, and continue to suffer needlessly from the pain of incurable cancer, crippling arthritis, unremitting headaches, and a host of degenerative disorders. Here, in their own words, are the stories of more than forty people whose lives are dictated by pain - patients, health care professionals, ethicists, social commentators and scientists - who together shine a powerful light on one of the most misunderstood health problems. The Truth About Chronic Pain reveals why pain is so often ignored or under-treated. Among the reasons is the widespread belief that pain is a sign of weakness and the unfounded fear that properly administered painkillers will cause addiction. As bureaucrats, doctors and pharmacists become adversaries in the War on Drugs, people in pain are often denied the relief they need. The voices in this book are an eloquent testament to individual courage and a powerful plea to medical institutions and political leaders to implement effective solutions to the problem of pain.

Published Date: 01/02/2005 Format: PaperBack ISBN: 0-465-07139-2 Publisher: Basic Books Rating: Retail price: US Dollar $ 14.95 (Rs. 1,069.52) Our price: Rs. 675.00 You Save: Rs. 394.52 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

Add to Wish List Tell a Friend Write a Review