title: Effective management of chronic pain. The analgesic dilemma.
abstract: Despite the fact that pain is a common presenting complaint, its effective management remains an elusive goal surrounded by contradictions and controversy. In this article, Dr Stacey discusses the goals of chronic pain management and the treatment options available, with a focus on pharmacologic therapy and prescribing issues involving currently available analgesics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA 15213, USA.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Stacey
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018579:Patient Selection
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal