Chronic Pain Management Program
Sarnia Austerberry, SJoG Pain Wise Program August 08
We offer a ten-week multidisciplinary program to teach patients techniques to better manage their pain.
The Pain Wise program emphasises strategies for self management. Some of the benefits of participating in the program include:
- reducing reliance on pain medication
- improving one's physical condition
- learning how to best manage daily activities
- coping more effectively with the feelings of sadness, depression, and discouragement often associated with chronic pain
The program takes 2 days per week for ten weeks.
Costs
The cost of the program may be covered by WorkCover, TAC or DVA, and is covered by most private health funds.
Referrals
A referral form to be filled out and faxed can be found on the BDDGP forms page. Look under Hospitals for the St John of God Outpatient Rehabilitation referral.
For further information contact me on 5320 2592 or email .
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