Mark Swerdlow papers, 1962-1993.

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Mark Swerdlow papers, 1962-1993.

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The collection consists of Dr. Mark Swerdlow's autobiographical statement and curriculum vitae; an incomplete selection of reprints of publications; programs, reports, transcripts and articles of pain symposia; and information about professional societies devoted to pain research and treatment. Highlights include: constitution, membership lists, correspondence and several meeting programs for the Intractable Pain Society of Great Britain and Ireland (IPS) and the British & Irish chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) (1972-1986); documents about the World Health Organization's (WHO) Pain Relief Programme (1981-1986); and research about the history of pain clinics (1984-1993).

1 box (0.50 linear ft.)

University of California, Los Angeles

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SNAC Resource ID: 6951870

University of California, Los Angeles

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Swerdlow, Mark

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Dr. Mark Swerdlow (1918-2003) conducted research on the problems of pain control and introduced new anesthetic nerve block techniques for pain treatment as a consultant anesthetist at Salford Royal Hospital. He established one of the first pain relief clinics (North West Regional Pain Centre) in Great Britain in 1959 and was its director for 21 years. Swerdlow founded the Intractable Pain Society of Great Britain and Ireland in 1967 and was a founding member of the International Association for ...

World Health Organization . Country Office in Pakistan

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Intractable Pain Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

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International association for the study of pain

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The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) incorporated in 1974 as an international, multidisciplinary, non-profit professional association dedicated to furthering research on pain and improving the care of patients with pain. Membership in IASP is open to scientists, physicians, dentists, psychologists, nurses, physical therapists, and other health professionals actively engaged in pain research and to those who have special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pain. The I...