We have all experienced pain. But pain is a much more complex subject than just its physical manifestation. In this study group we will not only discuss the biology of pain and its treatment, but other factors such as psychology, social influences and economics that influence how we experience and treat pain. We will also review how pain has been viewed throughout history by physicians, philosophers and religions. The study group will also review current scientific thinking about pain and how best to treat it, including both traditional western medicine and alternative/complementary treatments. Our primary source will be An Anatomy of Pain: How the Body and the Mind Experience and Endure Physical Suffering (Simon and Schuster, 2021) by Abdul-Ghaaliq Lalkhen, a member of the Faculty of Pain Medicine affiliated to the Royal College of Anesthetists, supplemented by articles and videos.
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