Management of Chronic Pain

The tools and resources required to manage chronic pain will vary depending on the individual needs ofthe patient. Click on the heading that is relevant to your patient for management options and resources for both clinicians and patients.

Medical (GPMP + TCA)

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

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

Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm

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

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

Chronic Disease Management and Allied Health Fact Sheet - PDF File 375.4 KB

MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB

Referral Form for Allied Health Services under Medicare - PDF File 253.8 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

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

APS Fact Sheet - Medicare rebates for mental health services provided by psychologists - PDF File 42.8 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

Chronic Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 1.4 MB

Handouts and Resources

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

Useful apps - PDF File 150.4 KB

Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE

Useful apps - PDF File 150.4 KB

Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 703.8 KB

Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters

Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 KB

Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources

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

Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI

The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 483.6 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

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

Self Assessment - PDF File 1.3 MB

Self Assessment - MS Word Document 3.0 MB

SMART Goals - MS Word Document 3.8 MB

SMART Goals - PDF File 2.5 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

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/

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

HealthDirect

http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/

Pain Book List - PDF File 264.4 KB

Kids Help Lines and Links - PDF File 407.5 KB

Pain Helpline - PDF File 399.4 KB

a) Escalating use of pain medications

Patient is requiring higher doses of opioids with little analgesic effect and increase in function.

Management

Role of opioids in chronic non cancer pain

Opioid prescribing in general practice: a proposed approach
http://www.medicinetoday.com.au/2012/january/article/opioid-prescribing-general-practice-proposed-approach

BMJ Opioids for chronic non-cancer pain
http://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.f2937?tab=responses

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.ciap.health.nsw.gov.au/nswtag/reviews/guidelines.html

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

Group Health Patient handout - chronic opioid risks - PDF File 17.4 KB

Opioid adverse effects - PDF File 122.7 KB

Opioid Treatment Agreement and Contract

Opioid Treatment Agreement and Contract - PDF File 155.2 KB

Visual Analogue Scale - PDF File 321.9 KB

Verbal Numerical Rating Scale - PDF File 327.9 KB

Lower Back Pain
NSW Therapeutic Assessment Group
http://www.ciap.health.nsw.gov.au/nswtag/documents/publications/guidelines/pain-low-back-gp-dec-2002.pdf

Red Flags - PDF File 666.2 KB

Managing constipation when taking pain medication - PDF File 1.2 MB

Opioid induced constipation - PDF File 1.3 MB

MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 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 - 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

Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 723
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=723&qt=ItemID

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 and Allied Health Fact Sheet - PDF File 375.4 KB

Referral Form for Allied Health Services under Medicare - PDF File 253.8 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

New Zealand Acute Low Back Pain Guide
ACC
http://www.acc.co.nz/PRD_EXT_CSMP/groups/external_communications/documents/guide/prd_ctrb112930.pdf

Yellow Flags - PDF File 697.3 KB

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

Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 KB

Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 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

Home Medicines Review
The 5CPA
http://www.5cpa.com.au/initiatives-programs/medication-management/home-medicines-review

HMR program specific guidelines March 2013 - PDF File 110.8 KB

Pharmacy practice incentives program specific guidelines (October-2013) - PDF File 238.0 KB

Standard and guidelines for pharmacists - PDF File 2.2 MB

Staged Supply
The 5CPA
http://www.5cpa.com.au/initiatives-programs/ppi/staged-supply

Authority for Drugs of Addiction
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/doctors/Pages/default.aspx

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB

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

Handouts and Resources

Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE

Useful apps - PDF File 150.4 KB

Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 703.8 KB

Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters

Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 KB

Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources

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

Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI

The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 483.6 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

Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB

Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 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

Over the Counter Medicines
Australian Pain Management Association
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/clinical-topics/chronic-pain

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

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/

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

drug info @ your library
State Library of New South Wales
http://www.druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/

Drink driving - Get the facts
DrinkWise Australia
http://www.drinkwise.org.au/you-alcohol/alcohol-facts/drink-driving/

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

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.

Management

Opioid induced constipation - PDF File 1.3 MB

Managing constipation when taking pain medication - PDF File 1.2 MB

Opioid recommendations in General Practice - PDF File 1.2 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.ciap.health.nsw.gov.au/nswtag/reviews/guidelines.html

Principles of prescribing for persistent non-cancer pain

http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/36/4/113/5

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

http://www.medicinetoday.com.au/2012/january/article/opioid-prescribing-general-practice-proposed-approach

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

Home Medicines Review
The 5CPA
http://www.5cpa.com.au/initiatives-programs/medication-management/home-medicines-review

Pharmacy practice incentives program specific guidelines (October-2013) - PDF File 238.0 KB

Standard and guidelines for pharmacists - PDF File 2.2 MB

Staged Supply
The 5CPA
http://www.5cpa.com.au/initiatives-programs/ppi/staged-supply

Authority for Drugs of Addiction

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pharmaceutical/doctors/Pages/default.aspx

NHMRC Australian Alcohol Guidelines - PDF File 1.8 MB

Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

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

Handouts and Resources

Useful apps - PDF File 150.4 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

Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE

Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 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: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI

Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources

The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 483.6 KB

Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology

Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g

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 Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB

Over the Counter Medicines
Australian Pain Management Association
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/clinical-topics/chronic-pain

Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 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

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

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

drug info @ your library
State Library of New South Wales
http://www.druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/

Drink driving - Get the facts
DrinkWise Australia
http://www.drinkwise.org.au/you-alcohol/alcohol-facts/drink-driving/

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

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/

Neuropathic pain is considered.

Management

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

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 stepwise approach - PDF File 404.4 KB

Neuropathic pain - A management update
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
http://www.racgp.org.au/download/Documents/AFP/2013/March/201303votrubec.pdf

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/

Antineuropathic Pain Medications Fact Sheet
Government of Western Australia, Department of Health
http://painhealth.csse.uwa.edu.au/resources/painHEALTH-Antineuropathic-pain-medications-fact-sheet.pdf

Managing neuropathic pain - PDF File 375.7 KB

Neuropathic Pain - PDF File 406.7 KB

Nerve Pain
Pfizer Australia
https://www.morethanmedication.com.au/Health-Conditions/nerve-pain/

Neuropathic Pain
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/neuropathic-pain

Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 703.8 KB

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

Understanding Pain in other languages and subtitles
Hunter New England Local Health District
http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/brainman

Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters

Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://www.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

Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI

Useful apps - PDF File 150.4 KB

Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 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

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/

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

Psychological (GPMP + TCA)

Depression, Anxiety or Stress related issues related to Chronic Pain.

Management

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 - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm

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

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

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

ACPMH Full ASD PTSD Guidelines - PDF File 1.7 MB

ACPMH Guidelines Summary - PDF File 2.9 MB

The Australian Guidelines for the Treatment of ASD and PTSD
The University of Melbourne
http://guidelines.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au/

MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB

MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB

Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 721
MBS Online
http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=721

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

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 consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

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

Guideline for Nicotine Dependence - PDF File 51.7 KB

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/

Handouts and Resources

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 150.4 KB

Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE

What to do about it in less than five minutes? - Vimeo
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://vimeo.com/135425015

Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources

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

The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 483.6 KB

Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology

Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g

Coping with Depression
Western Australia Department of Health
http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=37

Depression
Beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression

What is anxiety?
BeyondBlue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety

Black Dog Institute - Health Professional Resources
Black Dog Institute
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/healthprofessionals/index.cfm

Overcoming Health Anxiety
Western Australian Department of Health
http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=53

beyondblue - depresion and anxeity
beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute - Health Professional Resources
Black Dog Institute
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/healthprofessionals/index.cfm

Mental Health Association NSW
mentalhealth.asn.au
http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/

Find mental health resources and information
mindhealthconnect
http://www.mindhealthconnect.org.au/

Pain Course
eCentreClinic
http://ecentreclinic.org/?q=PainCourse

eCentreClinic
eCentreClinic
http://ecentreclinic.org

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

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 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

Antidepressant Medicines
mydr.com.au
http://www.mydr.com.au/mental-health/antidepressant-medicines

Antidepressants: not just for depression
Australian Prescriber
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/28/4/91/3/

Healthy eating and depression
NHS
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/healthy-diet-depression.aspx

Lifestyle and depression
NPS MedicineWise
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/clinical-topics/depression-re-examining-the-options-v2

Thinking
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/your-thinking

Consumer Information
Australasian Sleep Association
https://www.sleep.org.au/information/consumer-information

Pain and Sleep - PDF File 638.5 KB

Relax
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/your-thinking/relax

Relaxation Techniques: Learn About Relaxation Strategies
innerhealthstudio.com
http://www.innerhealthstudio.com/relaxation-techniques.html

Relaxation - PDF File 516.9 KB

Relaxation Techniques for Health: An Introduction
nih.gov
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/stress/relaxation.htm

Imagery - PDF File 513.2 KB

Slow Focused Breathing - PDF File 405.0 KB

Progressive Muscle Relaxation - PDF File 408.6 KB

Mindfulness - PDF File 396.2 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/

HealthDirect

http://www.healthdirect.gov.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

Physical/Lifestyle (GPMP + TCA)

Patient has a decrease in physical activity and function related to chronic pain.

Management

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

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

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

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

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 - PDF File 2.7 MB

Upgrade Plan - MS Word Document 2.6 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

Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm

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/

NHMRC Australian Alcohol Guidelines - PDF File 1.8 MB

Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

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

Guideline for Nicotine Dependence - PDF File 51.7 KB

NSW Quit referral - PDF File 636.3 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

Handouts and Resources

Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE

Explaining Chronic MSK pain - PDF File 703.8 KB

Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters

Useful apps - PDF File 150.4 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

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

Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources

The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 483.6 KB

Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology

Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g

Chronic Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 1.4 MB

Pain and Physical Activity - PDF File 653.7 KB

DOH Choose Health-Be Active - PDF File 1.2 MB

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

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

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

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

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 - PDF File 2.5 MB

SMART Goals - MS Word Document 3.8 MB

Upgrade Plan - PDF File 2.7 MB

Upgrade Plan - MS Word Document 2.6 MB

Flare Up Plan - PDF File 1.4 MB

Flare Up Plan - MS Word Document 1.2 MB

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

Pain and Pacing - PDF File 718.5 KB

My Pain Diary
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/health-professionals/resources-and-tools/for-your-patients/resources/pain-diary

A Healthy and Active Australia
healthyactive.gov.au
http://www.healthyactive.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

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

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

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

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/

Patient has poor quality of sleep due to chronic pain.

Management

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 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

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

MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 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

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

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

Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm

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/

NHMRC Australian Alcohol Guidelines - PDF File 1.8 MB

Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

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

Guideline for Nicotine Dependence - PDF File 51.7 KB

QuitNow Website
quitnow.gov.au
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/

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

Handouts and Resources

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

What to do about it in less than five minutes? - Vimeo
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://vimeo.com/135425015

Mythbusters
Chartered Society of Physiotheraoy
http://www.csp.org.uk/mythbusters

Understanding pain: brainman stops his opioids
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1myFQPdCE

Multicultural resources
Pain Management Network
https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources

Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 KB

Useful apps - PDF File 150.4 KB

Understanding pain: brainman chooses
Hunter New England Local Health District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI

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

Thinking
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/your-thinking

Consumer Information
Australasian Sleep Association
https://www.sleep.org.au/information/consumer-information

Pain and Sleep - PDF File 638.5 KB

Coping with Depression
Western Australia Department of Health
http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=37

Depression
Beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression

Healthy eating and depression
NHS
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/healthy-diet-depression.aspx

Lifestyle and depression
NPS MedicineWise
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/clinical-topics/depression-re-examining-the-options-v2

Black Dog Institute - Health Professional Resources
Black Dog Institute
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/healthprofessionals/index.cfm

Overcoming Health Anxiety
Western Australian Department of Health
http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=53

What is anxiety?
BeyondBlue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety

beyondblue - depresion and anxeity
beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au

Find mental health resources and information
mindhealthconnect
http://www.mindhealthconnect.org.au/

Mental Health Association NSW
mentalhealth.asn.au
http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/

Black Dog Institute - Health Professional Resources
Black Dog Institute
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/healthprofessionals/index.cfm

CBT self-help programmes
getselfhelp.co.uk
http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/links2.htm

eCentreClinic
eCentreClinic
http://ecentreclinic.org

Self Help
thiswayup.org.au
https://thiswayup.org.au/self-help/

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

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

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

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

Relax
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/your-thinking/relax

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

Relaxation - PDF File 516.9 KB

Imagery - PDF File 513.2 KB

Slow Focused Breathing - PDF File 405.0 KB

Progressive Muscle Relaxation - PDF File 408.6 KB

Mindfulness - PDF File 396.2 KB

A-Z index of CMI
medicines.org.au
http://www.medicines.org.au/listing.cfm?type=cmi

HealthDirect

http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/

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

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/

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

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/

Patient has dietary and lifestyle problems related to chronic pain.

Management

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 Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB

MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 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

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

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

Chronic Disease Management - Provider Information
The Department of Health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-factsheet-chronicdisease.htm

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/

NHMRC Australian Alcohol Guidelines - PDF File 1.8 MB

Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

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

Guideline for Nicotine Dependence - PDF File 51.7 KB

NSW Quit referral - PDF File 636.3 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

Handouts and Resources

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 150.4 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://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources

Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 KB

The Nature and Science of Pain - PDF File 483.6 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/

Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

drug info @ your library
State Library of New South Wales
http://www.druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/

Drink driving - Get the facts
DrinkWise Australia
http://www.drinkwise.org.au/you-alcohol/alcohol-facts/drink-driving/

A Healthy and Active Australia
healthyactive.gov.au
http://www.healthyactive.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

Pain and Physical Activity - PDF File 653.7 KB

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

Weekly food diary - PDF File 76.0 KB

Eat For Health
eatforhealth.gov.au
http://www.eatforhealth.gov.au

Weekly food diary
Australian Healthy Food Guide
http://www.healthyfoodguide.com.au/resources/weekly-food-diary

Pain and Nutrition - myVMC
Virtual Medical Centre
http://www.myvmc.com/lifestyles/nutrition/pain-and-nutrition/

Healthy eating and arthritis
My Joint Pain
https://www.myjointpain.org.au/factsheets/healthy-eating-and-arthritis/

Nutrition
My Joint Pain
https://www.myjointpain.org.au/media/nutrition1.pdf

Australia’s Healthy Weight Week
Dietitians Association of Australia
http://www.healthyweightweek.com.au/

Smart Eating for You
Dietitians Association of Australia
http://daa.asn.au/for-the-public/smart-eating-for-you/

Find an Accredited Practising Dietitian
Dietitians Association of Australia
http://www.daa.asn.au/for-the-public/find-an-apd

Back to Basics
Cooking Matters Australia
http://cookingmattersaustralia.com.au/category/recipes

Waist Size Matters
Harvard School of Public Health
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-definition/abdominal-obesity/

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

Pain Physiology
Chronic Pain Australia
http://www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au/index.php/chronic-pain/pain-physiology

Neuroplasticity - YouTube
Sentis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g

Chronic Pain and Medication - PDF File 428.7 KB

Safe OTC Pain Medication - Pharmacy - PDF File 29.1 KB

Over the Counter Medication APS - PDF File 51.9 KB

Over the Counter Medicines
Australian Pain Management Association
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/clinical-topics/chronic-pain

Get Healthy NSW
gethealthynsw.com.au
http://www.gethealthynsw.com.au/

Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

Chronic Pain Management Strategies - PDF File 1.4 MB

Referral (GPMP + TCA)

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

MBS Item Numbers - PDF File 461.6 KB

MBS Chronic Disease Management Fact Sheet - PDF File 474.1 KB

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

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

NHMRC Australian Alcohol Guidelines - PDF File 1.8 MB

Standard Drinks Guide - PDF File 327.0 KB

Alcohol consumption calculator
dva.gov.au
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/therightmix/recognise/alcohol-consumption-calculator/

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

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