Assessment
Assessment of pain should include: general medical history (including pain history), physical examination (neurological and musculoskeletal), psychosocial assessment, and diagnostic testing if applicable.
Use of appropriate assessment tools and resources will assist in populating the Pain Management Plan (GPMP + TCA).
Comprehensive Pain Assessment Outline
When to use
- Initial assessment and when appropriate
What to do
- Consider management strategies and use of further questionnaires if indicated
ACI Pain Assessment - PDF File 1.4 MB
Used as a baseline measure
When to use
- Use prior to trial of any strategy or review.
What to do
- Self report score > 4 indicates possible impairment or disability related to pain
- Develop a Pain Management Plan with ongoing review and refer where appropriate
Verbal Numerical Rating Scale - PDF File 327.9 KB
Used as a baseline measure
When to use
- Use prior to trial of any strategy or review.
What to do
- Self report score > 4 indicates possible impairment or disability related to pain
- Develop a Pain Management Plan with ongoing review and refer where appropriate
Visual Analogue Scale - PDF File 321.9 KB
Clinical indicators of possible serious underlying conditions requiring further medical intervention
When to use
- Initial assessment
What to do
- ≥ 1 red flags indicates urgent referral to appropriate provider
Red Flags - PDF File 686.8 KB
Assists with neuropathic pain assessment
When to use
- When neuropathic pain is suspected.
What to do
- Interview questionnaires and physical tests.
- If score ≥ 4, consider anti-neuropathic medication.
DN4 Assessment Tool - PDF File 22.5 KB
Assesses pain severity and interference. Validated screening and monitoring tool
When to use
- Initial Assessment
- Patient reviews and monitoring
What to do
- Median interference score of 6.6 at initial assessment indicates moderate disability.
- Develop a Pain Management Plan with ongoing review and refer where appropriate.
Brief Pain Inventory - PDF File 339.8 KB
Chronic pain patients are often very complex and may have other co morbidities and should be considered for a GP Management Plan with Team Care Arrangements (GPMP with TCA). This encourages follow up care and gives the GP an opportunity to discuss a longer term strategy of care and involve other team members where appropriate.
ACI GPMP+TCA - PDF File 957.9 KB
Patient is experiencing difficulty in understanding their chronic pain and management options.
Management
APNA RACGP quality health assessment info sheet - PDF File 577.6 KB
Explaining MSK pain and management to a patient - PDF File 368.5 KB
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB
Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 721
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=721
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB
Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 723
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=723&qt=ItemID
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 721
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=721
Chronic Disease Management and Allied Health Fact Sheet - PDF File 375.4 KB
Referral Form for Allied Health Services under Medicare - PDF File 253.8 KB
Chronic Disease Management - Individual Allied Health Services Under Medicare - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-medicare-health_pro-gp-pdf-allied-cnt.htm
GP Mental health treatment care - PDF File 88.5 KB
GP Mental Health Treatment Medicare Items
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/pacd-gp-mental-health-care-pdf-qa#5_1
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note A46
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=note&q=A46&qt=noteID&criteria=2715
APS Fact Sheet - Medicare rebates for mental health services provided by psychologists - PDF File 42.8 KB
Chronic Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 1.4 MB
Patient is experiencing difficulty in understanding their chronic pain and management options.
Handouts and Resources
Useful apps - PDF File 241.4 KB
Australia's Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-act-guidelines#families
Pain and Physical Activity - PDF File 653.7 KB
DOH Choose Health-Be Active - PDF File 1.2 MB
Choose Health: Be Active: A physical activity guide for older Australians
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-physical-choose-health
Pain Management TAG - PDF File 70.6 KB
The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 483.6 KB
Understanding Pain in other languages and subtitles
Hunter New England Local Health District
http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/brainman
Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 703.8 KB
Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters
Useful apps - PDF File 241.4 KB
Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE
Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI
Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources
Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 KB
Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g
Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology
Chronic Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 1.4 MB
Chronic Pain and Medication - PDF File 428.7 KB
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
Self Assessment - MS Word Document 3.0 MB
Self Assessment - PDF File 1.3 MB
SMART Goals - MS Word Document 3.8 MB
SMART Goals - PDF File 2.5 MB
Flare Up Plan - MS Word Document 1.2 MB
Flare Up Plan - PDF File 1.4 MB
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
A-Z index of CMI
medicines.org.au
http://www.medicines.org.au/listing.cfm?type=cmi
HealthDirect
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/
Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/medicines
Quality Use of Medicines (QUM)
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/nmp-quality.htm
Pain Book List - PDF File 264.4 KB
Pain Helpline - PDF File 399.4 KB
Kids Help Lines and Links - PDF File 407.5 KB
Indicates risk for aberrant behavious
When to use
- When considering commencing a person on opioids
- Opioid misuse concerns
What to do
- Scores > 3 indicate a moderate risk for aberrant behaviour
- Develop a Pain Management Plan and refer where appropriate
Opioid Risk Assessment Tool - PDF File 422.7 KB
Review of opioid medication
When to use
- On regular review.
What to do
- Difficulty in any area suggests the need for change in treatment.
5 A's of Analgesia - PDF File 632.6 KB
a) Escalating use of pain medications
Patient is requiring higer doses of opioids with little analgesic effect and increase in function.
Management
Role of opioids in chronic non cancer pain
BMJ Opioids for chronic non-cancer pain
http://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.f2937?tab=responses
Opioid prescribing in general practice: a proposed approach
https://medicinetoday.com.au/2012/january/feature-article/opioid-prescribing-general-practice-proposed-approach
Principles of prescribing for persistent non-cancer pain
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/36/4/113/5
Preventing and managing problems with opioid prescribing for chronic non-cancer pain, July 2015
http://www.nswtag.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/pain-guidance-july-2015.pdf
Chronic Pain on NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/publications/health-professional/nps-news/2015/chronic-pain
Opioid Recommendations in General Practice
Opioid recommendations in General Practice - PDF File 1.2 MB
Reconsidering Opioid Therapy
Reconsidering Opioid Therapy - PDF File 265.2 KB
Opioid Selection
Opioid Selection - PDF File 126.1 KB
Opioid Adverse Effects
Opioid adverse effects - PDF File 122.7 KB
Group Health Patient handout - chronic opioid risks - PDF File 17.4 KB
Opioid Treatment Agreement and Contract
Opioid Treatment Agreement and Contract - PDF File 155.2 KB
Opioid induced constipation - PDF File 1.3 MB
Managing constipation when taking pain medication - PDF File 1.2 MB
Visual Analogue Scale - PDF File 321.9 KB
Verbal Numerical Rating Scale - PDF File 327.9 KB
Red Flags - PDF File 686.8 KB
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB
Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 721
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=721
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB
Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 723
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=723&qt=ItemID
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 721
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=721
Chronic Disease Management and Allied Health Fact Sheet - PDF File 375.4 KB
Referral Form for Allied Health Services under Medicare - PDF File 253.8 KB
Chronic Disease Management - Individual Allied Health Services Under Medicare - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-medicare-health_pro-gp-pdf-allied-cnt.htm
GP Mental health treatment care - PDF File 88.5 KB
GP Mental Health Treatment Medicare Items
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/pacd-gp-mental-health-care-pdf-qa#5_1
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note A46
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=note&q=A46&qt=noteID&criteria=2715
APS Fact Sheet - Medicare rebates for mental health services provided by psychologists - PDF File 42.8 KB
Yellow Flags - PDF File 697.3 KB
New Zealand Acute Low Back Pain Guide
ACC
https://www.acc.co.nz/assets/provider/lower-back-pain-guide-acc1038.pdf
Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 537.9 KB
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB
Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 KB
5 A's of Analgesia - PDF File 632.6 KB
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Guidelines - PDF File 1.4 MB
STOP BANG Questionnaire - PDF File 10.3 KB
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Australasian Sleep Association
https://www.sleep.org.au/information/health-professionals-information/obstructive-sleep-apnoea
HMR program specific guidelines March 2013 - PDF File 110.8 KB
Pharmacy practice incentives program specific guidelines (October-2013) - PDF File 238.0 KB
Authority for Drugs of Addiction
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/doctors/Pages/default.aspx
Standard and guidelines for pharmacists - PDF File 2.2 MB
Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol
Department of Health, Australian Government
http://www.alcohol.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/guidelines
Alcohol guidelines: reducing the health risks
National Health and Medical Research Council
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your-health/alcohol-guidelines
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
b) Polypharmacy
Patient is very complex with possible multiple co morbidities and pain are on numerous medications.
Management
Managing constipation when taking pain medication - PDF File 1.2 MB
Opioid induced constipation - PDF File 1.3 MB
Chronic Pain on NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/publications/health-professional/nps-news/2015/chronic-pain
Preventing and managing problems with opioid prescribing for chronic non-cancer pain, July 2015
http://www.nswtag.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/pain-guidance-july-2015.pdf
Principles of prescribing for persistent non-cancer pain
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/36/4/113/5
Opioid prescribing in general practice: a proposed approach
https://medicinetoday.com.au/2012/january/feature-article/opioid-prescribing-general-practice-proposed-approach
BMJ Opioids for chronic non-cancer pain
http://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.f2937?tab=responses
Opioid recommendations in General Practice - PDF File 1.2 MB
Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 537.9 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
HMR program specific guidelines March 2013 - PDF File 110.8 KB
Pharmacy practice incentives program specific guidelines (October-2013) - PDF File 238.0 KB
Authority for Drugs of Addiction
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/doctors/Pages/default.aspx
Standard and guidelines for pharmacists - PDF File 2.2 MB
NHMRC Australian Alcohol Guidelines - PDF File 1.8 MB
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Alcohol guidelines: reducing the health risks
National Health and Medical Research Council
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your-health/alcohol-guidelines
Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol
Department of Health, Australian Government
http://www.alcohol.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/guidelines
Neuropathic pain is considered.
Management
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
Chronic Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 1.4 MB
Treating neuropathic pain with anticonvulsants - which ones work?
NPS Medicinewise
https://www.nps.org.au/cpd/activities/neuropathic-pain-touchpoints-for-effective-diagnosis-and-management
Neuropathic pain - A management update
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
http://www.racgp.org.au/download/Documents/AFP/2013/March/201303votrubec.pdf
Neuropathic Pain - A stepwise approach - PDF File 404.4 KB
a) Escalating use of pain medications
Patient is requiring higer doses of opioids with little analgesic effect and increase in function.
Handouts and Resources
Pain Management TAG - PDF File 70.6 KB
The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 483.6 KB
What to do about it in less than five minutes? - Vimeo
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://vimeo.com/135425015
Understanding Pain in other languages and subtitles
Hunter New England Local Health District
http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/brainman
Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 703.8 KB
Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters
Useful apps - PDF File 241.4 KB
Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE
Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI
Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources
Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 KB
Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g
Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology
Pharmaceutical Services
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/pages/default.aspx
Managing your chronic pain
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/patients/Pages/managing-your-chronic-pain.aspx
Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 537.9 KB
Chronic Pain and Medication - PDF File 428.7 KB
Over the Counter Medicines
Australian Pain Management Association
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/clinical-topics/chronic-pain
Why does it matter which pain reliever I choose?
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/nervous-system-problems/pain/for-individuals/medicines-treatments-for-pain/managing_pain_brochure
Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 KB
Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
HealthDirect
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
Quality Use of Medicines (QUM)
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/nmp-quality.htm
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/
Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/medicines
A-Z index of CMI
medicines.org.au
http://www.medicines.org.au/listing.cfm?type=cmi
Flare Up Plan - MS Word Document 1.2 MB
Flare Up Plan - PDF File 1.4 MB
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Drink driving - Get the facts
DrinkWise Australia
http://www.drinkwise.org.au/you-alcohol/alcohol-facts/drink-driving/
drug info @ your library
State Library of New South Wales
http://www.druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
b) Polypharmacy
Patient is very complex with possible multiple co morbidities and pain are on numerous medications.
Handouts and Resources
What to do about it in less than five minutes? - Vimeo
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://vimeo.com/135425015
The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 483.6 KB
Pain Management TAG - PDF File 70.6 KB
Understanding Pain in other languages and subtitles
Hunter New England Local Health District
http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/brainman
Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 703.8 KB
Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters
Useful apps - PDF File 241.4 KB
Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE
Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI
Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources
Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 KB
Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g
Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology
Managing your chronic pain
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/patients/Pages/managing-your-chronic-pain.aspx
Pharmaceutical Services
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/pages/default.aspx
Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 537.9 KB
Chronic Pain and Medication - PDF File 428.7 KB
Why does it matter which pain reliever I choose?
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/nervous-system-problems/pain/for-individuals/medicines-treatments-for-pain/managing_pain_brochure
Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 KB
Over the Counter Medicines
Australian Pain Management Association
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/clinical-topics/chronic-pain
Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
A-Z index of CMI
medicines.org.au
http://www.medicines.org.au/listing.cfm?type=cmi
Quality Use of Medicines (QUM)
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/nmp-quality.htm
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/
Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/medicines
HealthDirect
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
Flare Up Plan - MS Word Document 1.2 MB
Flare Up Plan - PDF File 1.4 MB
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Drink driving - Get the facts
DrinkWise Australia
http://www.drinkwise.org.au/you-alcohol/alcohol-facts/drink-driving/
drug info @ your library
State Library of New South Wales
http://www.druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
Neuropathic pain is considered.
Handouts and Resources
Chronic Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 1.4 MB
Antidepressants: not just for depression
Australian Prescriber
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/28/4/91/3/
Managing neuropathic pain - PDF File 375.7 KB
Neuropathic Pain
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/neuropathic-pain
Neuropathic Pain - PDF File 406.7 KB
Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI
Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 KB
Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources
Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE
Useful apps - PDF File 241.4 KB
Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters
Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 703.8 KB
Understanding Pain in other languages and subtitles
Hunter New England Local Health District
http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/brainman
Pain Management TAG - PDF File 70.6 KB
What to do about it in less than five minutes? - Vimeo
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://vimeo.com/135425015
The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 483.6 KB
Chronic Pain and Medication - PDF File 428.7 KB
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
HealthDirect
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
A-Z index of CMI
medicines.org.au
http://www.medicines.org.au/listing.cfm?type=cmi
Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/medicines
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/
Quality Use of Medicines (QUM)
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/nmp-quality.htm
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
Psychosocial indicators suggesting increased risk of progression to long-term distress, disability and pain
When to use
- Initial assessment
- If considering prescribing opioids
What to do
- ≥ 1 yellow flag indicates need for psychological or mental health plan or referral with ongoing review or Pain Management Plan
- Opioids are not a treatment for distress and unhelpful beliefs. Poor functional improvement with escalating use, side effects and aberrant behaviour would indicate reconsideration of opiates
Yellow Flags - PDF File 697.3 KB
New Zealand Acute Low Back Pain Guide
ACC
https://www.acc.co.nz/assets/provider/lower-back-pain-guide-acc1038.pdf
Measure of anxiety and depression
When to use
- Psychological distress.
What to do
- Scores > 19 indicate need for psychological or mental health plan or referral with ongoing review or Pain Management Plan.
Kessler 10 and scoring - PDF File 50.1 KB
Measure of anxiety and depression
When to use
- Anxiety or depression
What to do
- Scores > 15 indicate need for psychological or mental health plan or referral with ongoing review or Pain Management Plan.
Predictor of long-term disability and failure to return to work
When to use
- Early phase of assessment
- Workers compensation
- Predictor of disability
What to do
- Cut-off score of >50/100 predicts an increased risk of disability.
- Develop a Pain Management Plan with ongoing review and refer where appropriate
Orebro short form OMPSQ-10 - PDF File 49.3 KB
Orebro musculoskeletal pain questionnaire - PDF File 147.7 KB
Predicts pain-related disability and confidence
When to use
- Early phase of assessment
- If concerns for pain related disability
- Determine patient confidence and self efficacy
What to do
- Scores of > 40 predictive of ability to work despite pain; lower scores indicate poor likelihood to work or engage in normal activities.
- Scores < 30 indicate need for help and linked to medication dependence
- Indicates need for ongoing review or Pain Management Plan and or appropriate referral
PSEQ - PDF File 738.8 KB
Depression, Anxiety or Stress related issues related to Chronic Pain.
Management
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 721
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=721
Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 723
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=723&qt=ItemID
APS Fact Sheet - Medicare rebates for mental health services provided by psychologists - PDF File 42.8 KB
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note A46
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=note&q=A46&qt=noteID&criteria=2715
GP Mental Health Treatment Medicare Items
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/pacd-gp-mental-health-care-pdf-qa#5_1
GP Mental health treatment care - PDF File 88.5 KB
Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Acute Stress Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Complex PTSD
Phoenix Australia
https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/australian-guidelines-for-ptsd/
ACPMH Guidelines Summary - PDF File 2.9 MB
ACPMH Full ASD PTSD Guidelines - PDF File 1.7 MB
Chronic Disease Management - Individual Allied Health Services Under Medicare - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-medicare-health_pro-gp-pdf-allied-cnt.htm
Referral Form for Allied Health Services under Medicare - PDF File 253.8 KB
Chronic Disease Management and Allied Health Fact Sheet - PDF File 375.4 KB
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 721
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=721
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
Chronic Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 1.4 MB
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
NHMRC Australian Alcohol Guidelines - PDF File 1.8 MB
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Alcohol guidelines: reducing the health risks
National Health and Medical Research Council
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your-health/alcohol-guidelines
Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol
Department of Health, Australian Government
http://www.alcohol.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/guidelines
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
NSW Quit referral - PDF File 636.3 KB
Guideline for Nicotine Dependence - PDF File 51.7 KB
Depression, Anxiety or Stress related issues related to Chronic Pain.
Handouts and Resources
The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 483.6 KB
What to do about it in less than five minutes? - Vimeo
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://vimeo.com/135425015
Pain Management TAG - PDF File 70.6 KB
Understanding Pain in other languages and subtitles
Hunter New England Local Health District
http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/brainman
Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 703.8 KB
Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters
Useful apps - PDF File 241.4 KB
Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE
Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI
Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources
Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 KB
Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g
Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology
Depression
Beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression
Coping with Depression
Western Australia Department of Health
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Depression
What is anxiety?
BeyondBlue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety
Overcoming Health Anxiety
Western Australian Department of Health
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Health-Anxiety
Black Dog Institute - Health Professional Resources
Black Dog Institute
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/about-us/publications-and-resources/fact-sheets
beyondblue - depresion and anxeity
beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au
Black Dog Institute - Health Professional Resources
Black Dog Institute
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/about-us/publications-and-resources/fact-sheets
Mental Health Association NSW
mentalhealth.asn.au
http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/
Find mental health resources and information
mindhealthconnect
http://www.mindhealthconnect.org.au/
Self Help
thiswayup.org.au
https://thiswayup.org.au/self-help/
CBT self-help programmes
getselfhelp.co.uk
http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/links2.htm
eCentreClinic
eCentreClinic
http://ecentreclinic.org
Pain Course
eCentreClinic
http://ecentreclinic.org/?q=PainCourse
Psychological Therapies
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/mental-health-conditions/mood-disorders/depression/for-individuals/treatment/psychological-therapies
Chronic Pain and Medication - PDF File 428.7 KB
Over the Counter Medicines
Australian Pain Management Association
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/clinical-topics/chronic-pain
Why does it matter which pain reliever I choose?
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/nervous-system-problems/pain/for-individuals/medicines-treatments-for-pain/managing_pain_brochure
Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 KB
Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB
Antidepressants: not just for depression
Australian Prescriber
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/28/4/91/3/
Antidepressant Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/mental-health/antidepressant-medicines
Lifestyle and depression
NPS MedicineWise
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/clinical-topics/depression-re-examining-the-options-v2
Healthy eating and depression
NHS
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/healthy-diet-depression.aspx
Thinking
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/your-thinking
Pain and Sleep - PDF File 638.5 KB
Consumer Information
Australasian Sleep Association
https://www.sleep.org.au/information/consumer-information
Relaxation - PDF File 516.9 KB
Relaxation Techniques for Health: An Introduction
nih.gov
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/stress/relaxation.htm
Relaxation Techniques: Learn About Relaxation Strategies
innerhealthstudio.com
http://www.innerhealthstudio.com/relaxation-techniques.html
Relax
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/your-thinking/relax
Imagery - PDF File 225.9 KB
Slow Focused Breathing - PDF File 235.8 KB
Progressive Muscle Relaxation - PDF File 251.8 KB
Mindfulness - PDF File 227.9 KB
Quality Use of Medicines (QUM)
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/nmp-quality.htm
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/
Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/medicines
A-Z index of CMI
medicines.org.au
http://www.medicines.org.au/listing.cfm?type=cmi
HealthDirect
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
Assists with monitoring pain activity to establish pain patterns and strategy benefits
When to use
- When work, and daily activities are affected to enable monitoring.
What to do
- Decrease in activity and function with escalating opioids would indicate need for review and appropriate referral or Pain Management Plan.
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
Used as a baseline measure
When to use
- Use prior to trial of any strategy or review.
What to do
- Self report score > 4 indicates possible impairment or disability related to pain
- Develop a Pain Management Plan with ongoing review and refer where appropriate
Verbal Numerical Rating Scale - PDF File 327.9 KB
Used as a baseline measure
When to use
- Use prior to trial of any strategy or review.
What to do
- Self report score > 4 indicates possible impairment or disability related to pain
- Develop a Pain Management Plan with ongoing review and refer where appropriate
Visual Analogue Scale - PDF File 321.9 KB
Assesses pain severity and interference. Validated screening and monitoring tool
When to use
- Initial assessment
- Patient reviews and monitoring
What to do
- Median interference score of 6.6 at initial assessment indicate moderate disability.
- Develop a Pain Management Plan with ongoing review and refer where appropriate.
Brief Pain Inventory - PDF File 339.8 KB
Predicts pain-related disability and confidence
When to use
- Early phase of assessment
- If concerns for pain related disability
- Determine patient confidence and self efficacy
What to do
- Scores of > 40 predictive of ability to work despite pain; lower scores indicate poor likelihood to work or engage in normal activities.
- Scores < 30 indicate need for help and linked to medication dependence
- Indicates need for ongoing review or Pain Management Plan and or appropriate referral
PSEQ - PDF File 738.8 KB
Predictor of long-term disability and failure to return to work
When to use
- Early phase of Assessment
- Workers compensation
- Predictor of disability
What to do
- Cut-off score of >50/100 predicts an increased risk of disability.
- Develop a Pain Management Plan with ongoing review and refer where appropriate
Orebro short form OMPSQ-10 - PDF File 49.3 KB
Orebro musculoskeletal pain questionnaire - PDF File 147.7 KB
Prior to commencement of opioids
When to use
- If sleep apnoea is suspected
What to do
- If increased risk of sleep apnoea, caution must be taken with use of opioids
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Guidelines - PDF File 1.4 MB
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Australasian Sleep Association
https://www.sleep.org.au/information/health-professionals-information/obstructive-sleep-apnoea
STOP BANG Questionnaire - PDF File 10.3 KB
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Patient has a decrease in physical activity and function related to chronic pain.
Management
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 721
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=721
Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 723
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=723&qt=ItemID
Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
APS Fact Sheet - Medicare rebates for mental health services provided by psychologists - PDF File 42.8 KB
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note A46
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=note&q=A46&qt=noteID&criteria=2715
GP Mental Health Treatment Medicare Items
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/pacd-gp-mental-health-care-pdf-qa#5_1
GP Mental health treatment care - PDF File 88.5 KB
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Upgrade Plan - MS Word Document 2.6 MB
Upgrade Plan - PDF File 2.7 MB
Flare Up Plan - PDF File 1.4 MB
Flare Up Plan - MS Word Document 1.2 MB
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
SNAP: a population health guide to behavioural risk factors in general practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
http://www.racgp.org.au/your-practice/guidelines/snap/
Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm
NHMRC Australian Alcohol Guidelines - PDF File 1.8 MB
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Alcohol guidelines: reducing the health risks
National Health and Medical Research Council
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your-health/alcohol-guidelines
Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol
Department of Health, Australian Government
http://www.alcohol.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/guidelines
NSW Quit referral - PDF File 636.3 KB
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Guideline for Nicotine Dependence - PDF File 51.7 KB
Chronic pain patients failing to respond to GP management plan.
Management
NSW Pain Referral Form - interactive - PDF File 455.4 KB
Service Directory NSW Tertiary Pain Centres - PDF File 876.6 KB
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 721
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=721
Chronic Disease Management - Individual Allied Health Services Under Medicare - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-medicare-health_pro-gp-pdf-allied-cnt.htm
MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB
Referral Form for Allied Health Services under Medicare - PDF File 253.8 KB
Chronic Disease Management and Allied Health Fact Sheet - PDF File 375.4 KB
MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB
APS Fact Sheet - Medicare rebates for mental health services provided by psychologists - PDF File 42.8 KB
Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note A46
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=note&q=A46&qt=noteID&criteria=2715
GP Mental Health Treatment Medicare Items
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/pacd-gp-mental-health-care-pdf-qa#5_1
GP Mental health treatment care - PDF File 88.5 KB
NHMRC Australian Alcohol Guidelines - PDF File 1.8 MB
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Alcohol guidelines: reducing the health risks
National Health and Medical Research Council
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your-health/alcohol-guidelines
Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol
Department of Health, Australian Government
http://www.alcohol.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/guidelines
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
NSW Quit referral - PDF File 636.3 KB
Guideline for Nicotine Dependence - PDF File 51.7 KB
Patient has a decrease in physical activity and function related to chronic pain.
Handouts and Resources
Pain Management TAG - PDF File 70.6 KB
The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 483.6 KB
What to do about it in less than five minutes? - Vimeo
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://vimeo.com/135425015
Understanding Pain in other languages and subtitles
Hunter New England Local Health District
http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/brainman
Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 703.8 KB
Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters
Useful apps - PDF File 241.4 KB
Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE
Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI
Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources
Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 KB
Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g
Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology
Chronic Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 1.4 MB
Choose Health: Be Active: A physical activity guide for older Australians
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-physical-choose-health
Australia's Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
health.gov.au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-act-guidelines#families
DOH Choose Health-Be Active - PDF File 1.2 MB
Pain and Physical Activity - PDF File 653.7 KB
Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB
Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 KB
Over the Counter Medicines
Australian Pain Management Association
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/clinical-topics/chronic-pain
Why does it matter which pain reliever I choose?
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/nervous-system-problems/pain/for-individuals/medicines-treatments-for-pain/managing_pain_brochure
Pain and CAM Therapy - PDF File 259.2 KB
Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/pain
A-Z of complementary medicine
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/topics/a-z-of-complementary-medicine
Self Assessment - MS Word Document 3.0 MB
Self Assessment - PDF File 1.3 MB
SMART Goals - MS Word Document 3.8 MB
SMART Goals - PDF File 2.5 MB
Upgrade Plan - MS Word Document 2.6 MB
Upgrade Plan - PDF File 2.7 MB
Flare Up Plan - MS Word Document 1.2 MB
Flare Up Plan - PDF File 1.4 MB
Pain and Pacing - PDF File 718.5 KB
Pacing
Australian Pain Management Association
http://www.painmanagement.org.au/2014-09-11-13-35-53/2014-09-11-13-36-47/166-pacing.html
My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary
Active and Healthy NSW
https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/
Lifestyle choices for better health
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/lifestyle-choices-for-better-health
Get Healthy NSW
gethealthynsw.com.au
http://www.gethealthynsw.com.au/
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
Drink driving - Get the facts
DrinkWise Australia
http://www.drinkwise.org.au/you-alcohol/alcohol-facts/drink-driving/
drug info @ your library
State Library of New South Wales
http://www.druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/
Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB
QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/
Quitting Smoking
NSW Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoking-health-and-quitting.aspx
Chronic pain patients failing to respond to GP management plan.
Handouts and Resources
Service Directory NSW Tertiary Pain Centres - PDF File 876.6 KB
Chronic Pain Service Information - PDF File 711.3 KB
NSW LHD Medicare Local Map - PDF File 2.4 MB
Elderly Pain Assessment Tools and Resources
Abbey Pain Scale - PDF File 84.8 KB
Care of Confused Hospitalised Older Persons
NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI)
http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chops
Beyondblue - Older People
Beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/resources/for-me/older-people
PAINAD and Scoring - PDF File 24.2 KB
Pain in Residential Aged Care Facilities - Management Strategies
Australian Pain Society
http://www.apsoc.org.au/publications
The PMG Kit for Aged Care
The Department of Health
https://www.painaustralia.org.au/health-professionals/resources/fact-sheet
Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (silver book)
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book/part-a/pain
Residential Medication Management Review
The 5CPA
http://5cpa.com.au/programs/medication-management-initiatives/residential-medication-management-review/
Paediatric Assessment Tools and Resources
A to Z Pain and School Tips for Parents - PDF File 370.7 KB
Coping Plan - PDF File 596.9 KB
Faces Pain Scale Revised (FPS-R) - PDF File 116.3 KB
Flare Up Plan - MS Word Document 1.2 MB
Flare Up Plan - PDF File 1.4 MB
Telephone Helplines and Links - PDF File 143.5 KB
Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) Child - PDF File 77.0 KB
Paediatric Pain in General Practice - PDF File 260.7 KB
Youth health resource kit
NSW Kids and Familes
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/youth/Pages/youth-health-resource-kit.aspx
My Pain Toolkit for Teenagers / Young People
Pete Moore Pain Toolkit
http://www.paintoolkit.org
Tips for Parents and Carers - PDF File 335.6 KB
SMART Goals - MS Word Document 3.8 MB
SMART Goals - PDF File 2.5 MB
Tips for Siblings and Others - PDF File 141.9 KB
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Assessment Tools and Resources
Arthritis and Osteoporosis NSW CALD resources - MS Word Document 208.8 KB
Multicultural Information
Arthritis and Osteoporosis NSW
https://www.arthritisnsw.org.au/health-information/for-health-professionals/
Multicultural people
beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/resources/for-me/multicultural-people
Cue Cards in Community Languages
Eastern Health
http://www.easternhealth.org.au/services/language-services/cue-cards/cue-cards-in-community-languages/item/481
Cultural Context and Pain Communication Toolkit - PDF File 1.6 MB
Manage Your Pain: Practical and Positive Ways to Adapt to Chronic Pain - Available in other languages
https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/manage-your-pain-3rd-edition/id468229940?mt=11
Multicultural Health Communication
NSW Health
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/
Pain scales in multiple languages
The British Pain Society
https://www.britishpainsociety.org/british-pain-society-publications/pain-scales-in-multiple-languages/
Pain Toolkit
https://www.paintoolkit.org/about/pain-toolkit
Translations of Brief Pain Inventory
The Department of Symptom Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/departments-programs-and-labs/departments-and-divisions/symptom-research/symptom-assessment-tools/brief-pain-inventory.html
Translations of the DASS 21
University of New South Wales
http://www2.psy.unsw.edu.au/dass/translations.htm
Translations of the Pain Catastrophising Scale
Centre for Research on Pain
https://sullivan-painresearch.mcgill.ca/pdf/pcs/PCSManual_English.pdf
Understanding Pain in other languages and subtitles
Hunter New England Local Health District
http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/brainman
