We are continually identifying the best resources to assist patients with chronic pain, and those who help them

For Patients

Education

Opioids and chronic pain

This video from the Faculty of Pain Medicine provides an excellent explanation of the issues with using opioids in chronic non-cancer pain.

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Referrals and appointments

What to expect from your appointment?

Our assessments are detailed in order to fully understand your situation.  Please view this page for an understanding of what to expect from an appiontment

Referrals

Pelvic Pain Questionnaire (assigned female at birth)

If you have been referred to our pelvic pain clinic and were assigned female at birth, please download, complete and return this questionnaire to Australis Specialist Pain Clinic.

Questionnaire

For Clinicians

FPM opioid calculator

The Faculty of Pain Medicine  provide a useful app for calculating a patients Oral Morphine Equivalent Daily Dose

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Referrals from clinicians

We accept referrals from all clinicians for patients who are appropriate for pain management.  It is important to have an understanding of funding, as typically our input requires specific approval from the relevant funder.

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For Case Managers & Employers

Referrals from case managers and employers

Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries about referring.  We recommend beginning with an assessment by a Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, who will provide a recommendation for management.  This may include a pain management program at Australis Specialist Pain Clinic, or with other rehabilitation providers depending on what is most suitable.

Why refer to a specialist clinic?

Complex rehabilitation cases benefit from early and thorough specialist assessment to ensure that all relevant factors are identified and addressed.  With expertise in occupational and pain medicine and rehabilitation, and a network of other specialists and allied health providers, Australis Medical and Australis Specialist Pain Clinic are able to provide appropriate management programs.

Funding

Please contact us at office@australismedical.com for costs of assessments and management programs

How to refer

A referral letter is appreciated, and any relevant documentation.  We are able to obtain hospital records where this is appropriate.