New edition of a unique title on applying CBT to manage physical distress in long term medical illnesses. The first edition became a classic and its successor is sure to be equally well-received. * Since publication of the first edition awareness and interest in CBT has continued to increase, and long term conditions have moved up the health policy agenda * Emphasises the tiered approach that is now the organizing principle for service delivery (guided self-help protocol driven interventions specialist therapy) * Fully revised and updated, with brand new chapters on CBT in relation to neurological problems, renal disease, respiratory problems and liver disease * Part of the Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology, which has sold over 85,000 books * Includes clinical examples and case illustrations throughout