Psy & Psy ISS Pat W/ Chron Pain Wdpm P - Paperback

by Doleys (Author)

Part of the What Do I Do Now? Pain Medicine series, Psychological and Psychiatric Issues in Patients with Chronic Pain presents a variety of succinct case studies and "curb-side" consults on the complexity of chronic pain and its successful management. Chapters present models for understanding issues related to chronic pain within a psycho-social context, including cases on specific psychological or psychiatric issues, as well as broad considerations such as selecting among behavioral therapies options and the use of complementary therapies and non-opioid analgesics. Recognizing that most clinicians do not always have the time or resources to conduct the type of psychological assessment that each case may require, chapters focus on the key elements of each diagnosis, covering background information, assessment approach, treatment recommendations, and key points to remember.

Author Biography

Daniel M. Doleys, PhD, is the director of The Doleys Clinic/Pain and Rehabilitation Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. Prior to private practice, he was an Associate Professor of Psychology in the School of Medicine at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Research Psychologist Award from the Alabama Psychological Association, the Excellence in Research and Clinical Care Award, the Distinguished Service Award, and the Dr. Hubert L. and Renee S. Rosomoff Award for Excellence in Pain from the from the Southern Pain Society.