- This state-of-the art multidisciplinary textbook has been compiled by editors and authors appointed by American Academy of Pain Medicine. The content, which is broken down into Interventional, Pharmacologic, and Psychological sections, espouses the academy"s clinical guidelines and core curriculum. The textbook is the most up-to-date and comprehensive resource in pain medicine available. In addition to serving as a primary reference for a physician"s practice, it is also a valuable reference for certification exams in pain medicine.