Preparing for a Consultation
Bring relevant records and medication information. Be ready to describe how pain affects everyday life.
PATIENT RESOURCES
Understand your pain. Prepare for your care.
Practical information to help you understand pain, prepare for consultation and make informed decisions about your care.
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Prepare for your CPMC journey
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Before Your Consultation
Bring relevant records, previous reports and a list of medicines or treatments you have used.
Prepare for your visit 02Understanding Your Pain
Consider when your pain began, what makes it better or worse and how it affects sleep, movement, work and everyday activities.
Understand your pain 03Questions to Ask
Prepare questions about assessment, treatment options, follow-up and relevant risks or limitations.
Questions for your visitUNDERSTANDING PAIN
Start with the questions that matter.
Use the CPMC Pain Areas to explore information about common sources and patterns of pain. These pages are designed to help you understand what you are experiencing before a clinical assessment.
TREATMENTS & PROCEDURES
Understand your treatment options.
Explore the CPMC treatments and procedures section for information about approaches to pain management and the clinical pathway surrounding treatment.
CPMC CLINICAL INFORMATION
Treatments & Procedures
Explore the available treatment pathways and procedures provided through CPMC.
PATIENT GUIDANCE
Useful information before and after care.
Understanding Your Pain History
Note when pain started, where you feel it, what changes it and how it affects sleep, movement and daily activities.
After Treatment
Follow your clinical advice and contact your care team if recovery concerns require reassessment.
CANCER & ONCOLOGY PAIN
Pain management can form part of comprehensive cancer care.
Explore information about pain associated with cancer and pain that may arise during cancer treatment. CPMC's oncology pain management pathway is intended to complement the patient's wider cancer care.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions patients commonly bring to a consultation.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Bring relevant medical records, previous investigation reports and a current list of medicines or treatments you have used.
What should I tell the specialist about my pain?
Describe when the pain began, where it is located, what makes it better or worse and how it affects sleep, movement, work and daily activities.
Will I need investigations?
Investigation depends on your symptoms and clinical assessment. Imaging, laboratory work or nerve studies may be considered where clinically appropriate.
What happens after assessment?
Your clinician will discuss appropriate management options and the next steps based on the nature and complexity of your pain.
START WITH A CONVERSATION
Have questions about your pain?
If you need help understanding your symptoms or deciding what to do next, speak with CPMC.
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