1. Basic concepts of pain / S. P. Tyrer -- 2. Classification of pain / S. P. Tyrer -- 3. Psychological dimensions of chronic pain / P. T. James -- 4. Chronic pain problems and psychiatry / H. Merskey and P. Chandarana -- 5. Psychiatric and psychological issues in different illnesses / S. P. Tyrer -- 6. Chronic pain and compensation / G. Mendelson -- 7. Assessment measures / S. P. Tyrer -- 8. Psychotropic drugs / J. W. Thompson and S. P. Tyrer -- 9. Behavioural techniques / S. P. Tyrer -- 10. Use of relaxation / P. T. James -- 11. Cognitive therapies / P. T. James -- 12. Hypnosis / S. P. Tyrer -- 13. Information about pain / S. P. Tyrer -- 14. Other treatment strategies (TENS and Acupuncture) / J. W. Thompson -- 15. Physiotherapy / L. M. Smith -- 16. Organization of services in The Pain Clinic / J. E. Charlton