Quick review of the key elements of physiology and pharmacology

Introduction to the IASP taxonomy of pain

General principles of biomedical pain evaluation: history and physical examination

Chapters 1 and 2. In: Cepeda MS, Cousins MJ, Carr DB. Fast Facts: Chronic Pain . Oxford: Health Press; 2007. (Required text)

Cepeda MS, Carr DB. Overview of pain management. Chapter 1. In: Berman S (ed.). Approaches to Pain Management: An Essential Guide for Clinical Leaders . Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare.

Loeser JD & Melzack R. Pain: An overview. Lancet 1999; 353:1607-1609.

Eidelman A, Carr DB. Taxonomy of cancer pain. Chapter 1. In: de Leon Casasola OA (ed). Cancer Pain: Pharmacological, Interventional, and Palliative Care Approaches . Philadelphia, Saunders Elsevier, 2006:3-12.