Persistent Pain Management Service and Pain Medicine Clinic
What is persistent pain?
Pain is said to be persistent if it lasts longer than expected. Persistent pain is common. In fact, one in five Australians live with persistent pain, so you’re not alone. It can be related to an injury, health condition, or may have started for no apparent reason. When pain persists, it can be associated with or increased by changes in the central nervous system i.e. brain and spinal cord.
The good news is that there are many things that you can do to calm down the central nervous system, and manage your persistent pain so you can get on with the things that are important to you.
Bayside Health Peninsula Integrated Pain Service
The Integrated Pain Service has two components. Once your referral has been received, you will be directed to either the:
- Persistent Pain Management Service
- Pain Medicine Clinic
The service has the following health professionals:
- Psychologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Nurse
- Pain Specialist/Medical Doctor
- Psychiatrist (Internal referral only)
How to see us?
Your GP or other medical doctor must send the Bayside Health Peninsula Integrated Pain Service referral form to our ACCESS service.
Phone: 1300 665 781
Fax: 9125 5862
Our referral form is available here.
Who is this service for?
The service will see referred clients who meet the Statewide Referral
Criteria.
- persistent or chronic pain (> 3 months duration) with symptoms that impact on daily activities including impact on work, study, school or carer role
- multiple presentations for exacerbations of pain despite adequate treatment in previous 12 months (exercise and analgesia)
- at risk of functional or psychological deterioration, or medication dependence
- willing to explore living well with pain and is willing to learn to self-manage ongoing pain.
What does the Integrated Pain Service offer?
Assessment by a Pain Specialist/Medical Doctor to:
- review your diagnosis
- optimise medication management
- advise on medical procedural treatment
Involvement with allied health for:
- assessment
- individual programs
- group programs
Allied health intervention through the Persistent Pain Management Service aims to reduce the impact of persistent pain by focusing on behaviour change. We provide strategies to help you manage your pain and increase your function. We do not offer hands-on treatment such as massage.
Is there a cost?
There is no cost to attend.
Contact details
For all enquiries please contact:
Phone: (03) 5976 9014
Fax: direct (03) 9125 5815; ACCESS (03) 9125 5862
Email: PPMS@phcn.vic.gov.au
The Persistent Pain Management Service
The Mornington Centre
Corner Tyalla Grove & Separation St
Mornington 3931
The Pain Medicine Clinic (Wednesday mornings)
Outpatients Department
9784 2600
Contact for clinic address