Balasubramanian, Shyam: - The authors are both senior consultants in pain medicine practising in
the United Kingdom and are consulted by thousands of patients every
year. They have lectured at many international, national and regional
meetings and are invited lecturers to public and patient groups on
various health topics. They have organised workshops, meetings and
seminars for the national anaesthetic and pain societies. They have
published many articles, research and textbooks on pain medicine. Their
aim is to create an awareness of chronic pain conditions among other
healthcare professionals and the public.