Treatment Options: A Guide for People Living with Pain
July 29, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
It’s tough to wade your way through pain treatments so every little bit helps in trying to navigate your way. Here is a booklet (in pdf format) from the American Pain Foundation (APF): Treatment Options: A Guide for People Living with Pain.
The booklet was written and reviewed by leading pain specialists, and covers:
• Why pain management is important
• How to talk with your healthcare provider about pain
• Information about a variety of drug and non-drug treatment options
• Important goals of therapy
• Benefits and drawbacks of various treatments
• Promising new treatments
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