Why see a Nurse for pain?

The pain journey that each patient travels is very unique to them. While everyone will need to see a doctor, some will also need to see an Occupational Therapist or Psychologist. Some patients will start new medication whereas other patients will need to have a surgical procedure.

The nurse’s role is to help guide the patient along every step and are involved in everything from helping to co-ordinate appointments and helping the doctor do procedures, to simply being there to answer your questions.

Our specialist pain nurses are well trained and keep up to date with best practice. They are educated in all things to do with pain, so if there is anything happening in our patients’ lives, the nurses feel confident in being able to assist them through it.

What can I expect at appointments?

You will not have an appointment with the nurses specifically, but they are available and working on your behalf in the background. Because the nurses work full-time, they are often an excellent resource for the other team members at Pain Specialists Australia and a great point of contact to liaising between members of your treatment team.

The nurses at Pain Specialists Australia are right at the centre of our aim to help people with pain.