Management of Chronic Pain
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
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
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://www.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
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
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
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
Verbal Numerical Rating Scale - PDF File 327.9 KB
Visual Analogue Scale - PDF File 321.9 KB
Red Flags - PDF File 686.8 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
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 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
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
http://www.acc.co.nz/PRD_EXT_CSMP/groups/external_communications/documents/guide/prd_ctrb112930.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
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
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
Standard and guidelines for pharmacists - PDF File 2.2 MB
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
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://www.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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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://www.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.
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
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://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
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
Psychological (GPMP + TCA)
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
The Australian Guidelines for the Treatment of ASD and PTSD
The University of Melbourne
http://guidelines.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au/
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
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://www.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
http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=37
What is anxiety?
BeyondBlue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety
Overcoming Health Anxiety
Western Australian Department of Health
http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=53
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/
Physical/Lifestyle (GPMP + TCA)
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
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://www.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
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
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
Patient has poor quality of sleep due 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
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
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
GP Mental health treatment care - PDF File 88.5 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
Australasian Sleep Association
https://www.sleep.org.au/information/health-professionals-information/obstructive-sleep-apnoea
STOP BANG Questionnaire - PDF File 10.3 KB
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Guidelines - PDF File 1.4 MB
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
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
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://www.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
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
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
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
What is anxiety?
BeyondBlue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety
Overcoming Health Anxiety
Western Australian Department of Health
http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=53
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/
Pain Course
eCentreClinic
http://ecentreclinic.org/?q=PainCourse
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
Psychological Therapies
NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/conditions-and-topics/conditions/mental-health-conditions/mood-disorders/depression/for-individuals/treatment/psychological-therapies
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
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 - 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
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/
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
Patient has dietary and lifestyle problems 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
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
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
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
Handouts and Resources
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
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/
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/
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/
Nutrition
My Joint Pain
https://www.myjointpain.org.au/treatments#/treatment-nutrition
Healthy eating and arthritis
My Joint Pain
https://www.myjointpain.org.au/factsheets/healthy-eating-and-arthritis/
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/
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
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://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain/translated-resources
Chronic pain in the emergency department - PDF File 548.7 KB
Chronic Pain and Medication - PDF File 428.7 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
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
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
A Healthy and Active Australia
healthyactive.gov.au
http://www.healthyactive.gov.au
Get Healthy NSW
gethealthynsw.com.au
http://www.gethealthynsw.com.au/
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
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
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
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
