Pain Management in Primary Care: Evidence-Based Guidance for APRNs and PAs

Co-authored by renowned experts Yvonne D’Arcy MS APN-C CNS FAANP and Deborah Kiley DNP ANP NP-C FNP-BC FAANP, this comprehensive textbook provides APRNs and PAs with practical, evidence-based guidance on assessing, treating, and managing patients with pain in primary care and family practice settings.

Comprehensive Coverage of Pain Management

This authoritative text spans the entire scope of pain management, covering both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. It begins with an in-depth exploration of the sources and physiology of pain, followed by a multidimensional assessment approach and guidance on developing effective patient care plans.

Safe Prescribing and Regulatory Considerations

A significant portion of the book is dedicated to strategies for safe prescribing, including regulatory considerations, special populations, and thorough coverage of safe opioid prescribing practices. Readers will learn about risk screening, proper management, and identification and treatment of withdrawal, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of pain management.

Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration

Throughout the text, the authors emphasize the importance of interprofessional communication and collaboration in achieving effective pain management outcomes. This focuses on facilitating seamless coordination between healthcare providers to deliver optimal patient care.

Multidisciplinary Approaches and Clinical Applications

The book provides concise, easy-to-reference information on medications, supplements, and non-opioid therapeutics, as well as abundant case scenarios and clinical pearls to help readers apply knowledge to their own practice. Additionally, it covers interventional pain management options, ensuring readers are aware of the full range of treatment options available.

Key Features and Benefits

• Covers the entire scope of pain management with evidence-based guidance on assessment, treatment, and management
• Emphasizes strategies for safely prescribing medications, including opioids and non-opioid alternatives
• Includes detailed information on risk-screening tools, proper medication selection, titration, and tapering
• Describes how to identify and treat opioid withdrawal
• Illustrates application of knowledge to practice with case scenarios and clinical pearls

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Published by Springer Publishing Company, 1st edition, September 16, 2020. English language, 300 pages, ISBN-10: 082614733X, ISBN-13: 978-0826147332.