*Balasubramanian, Shyam: * - The authors are both senior consultants in pain medicine practising in

*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.