Churchill Livingstone

The essential companion to the "Textbook of Pain", this book provides the pain specialist and trainee with an easy-to-access overview on the management complexities, assessment tools and multiple treatment modalities that are currently available to the physician dealing with the full spectrum of pain syndromes. The emphasis throughout is on the clinical aspects of pain medicine. It contains the core information that the practitioner and trainee needs. Each chapter is brief and succinctly written, with key information provided in accessible tables and summary charts. The book is divided into two main sections: clinical states (acute, chronic and cancer pain) and therapeutic aspects (pharmacological, surgical, physiotherapy, psychotherapy) - and it presents a rational, multidisciplinary approach to the management of pain.

This book provides a clear and authoritative summary of the results and clinical implications of research in spiritual healing, energy medicine and the effects of intentionality. Recent publications in the "Archives of Internal Medicine", the "Western Journal of Medicine", "JAMA", and the "Annals of Internal Medicine" have focused on prayer, distant healing and spiritual healing. Therapeutic touch is taught in many nursing schools, and laying-on-of-hands and mental healing are of great interest to the public. But, what is the science behind these practices? Is there any research? Is it any good? What are the implications of this research for medicine and science? How should investigation of spiritual healing proceed, if at all? These are the questions this book explores. This book derives from a project sponsored by the Lawrence S. Rockefeller for the purpose of rigorously evaluating the science of spiritual healing. To produce the book, some of the best researchers in these areas were asked to use a standard set of quality criteria for the evaluation of science and clinical research. A conference of scientists, physicians, ministers and others then reviewed and discussed this literature and addressed methods for their further evaluation. The conference was organised by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Duke University, Wake Forest University and the Institute of Noetic Sciences. The evidence level of these areas was rated using standards established by government groups, and published in "JAMA" for classification of the amount and quality of evidence in medicine. Each area was summarised, and clinical implications identified. Recommendations for future research and investigating the impact of healing practices in the clinical setting were also made.

This book, written in the popular Q and A format of the "Your Questions Answered" series, will provide sufficient information for a primary care doctor to be able to understand and treat patients with asthma. Answers are presented in a succinct, accessible style, with emphasis on evidence-based, up-to-date knowledge.

This is a collection of commissioned Masterclass articles originally published in the journal "Manual Therapy" in the years 1995-2002. The collection has been compiled and edited and includes updating 'postscripts' to the original papers in which the original authors summarise the developments in their related research and clinical practice which have taken place since the papers were first published.

This highly readable and practical herbal text is based on the teachings and practice of John Bastyr, the famous naturopathic physician. This is a unique and practical insight into the work of a key figure in the development of herbal medicine and the naturopathic tradition. Highly readable, the text includes clinical pointers, and will be a welcome and unique addition to the tradition of herbal medicine.

Anxiety symptoms probably account for up to a third of all consultations in general practice. There are increasing demands on GPs and other primary care providers to be able to respond to the needs of patients suffering from anxiety disorders, and to be able to provide appropriate information. This book, in the popular Q and A format of the "Your Questions Answered" series, provides succinct, expert, evidence-based knowledge. Although aimed mainly at the primary care practitioner, it also addresses many questions asked about anxiety by other physicians, practice and community psychiatric nurses, trainee psychiatrists, and patients. Some frequently asked patient questions, in non-medical language, are included, and there is a list of sources of further information and patient support.

Written by a leading practitioner in the field, this clear and practical guide describes the use of key Chinese and Western herbs in the treatment of childhood illnesses, focusing on methods of treatment that lead a child back to health rather than suppress symptoms. The book examines remedies used for a wide variety of common conditions and illnesses, and explores how to break the cycle of symptoms leading to a chronic condition. It conveys a solid understanding of the particular needs and unique aspects of treating children, at a level that is accessible to both the practitioner and the interested parent.