Presurgical Psychological Screening in Chronic Pain Syndromes: A Guide for the Behavioral Health Practitioner

by Andrew R. Block

Book Overview

Pain is an unfortunate daily experience for many individuals. Chronic pain -- lasting six or more months -- is suffered by approximately 30% of the population in the United States. These individuals wake up, function during the day and go to sleep, trying to keep pain at a minimum while, at the same time, maintaining some quality of life. They may make frequent visits to the doctor and the pharmacy. When they find relief, it is usually short-lived...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805824073
• ISBN13: 9780805824070
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.3"