Refer Your Chronic Pain Patients with Confidence
Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Pain Management
Servicing the Gold Coast, Northern NSW, Southern Brisbane and beyond.
Thirty-three per cent of chronic pain patients don’t have health management plans. Help your patients get the integrated care they need for better outcomes and improved quality of life.
By referring your patients to Managing Pain, you’re connecting them with a team of pain medicine specialists, psychologists, physiotherapists and dietitians all working together to deliver holistic, evidence based care.
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Why Your Patients Need Multidisciplinary Pain Management
The Benefits of Coordinated Care
- Patients benefit from a connected team working together toward shared goals.
- Our specialists collaborate to create a unified treatment plan.
- Everyone involved stays informed to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- A coordinated approach reduces duplication, saving patients time and costs.
- Patients remain engaged in care, helping prevent anyone from slipping through the gaps.
The Solution: Integrated Care That Works
Referral Benefits for Your Practice
Improved Patient Outcomes
Multidisciplinary care has been clinically proven more effective for chronic pain management than single-discipline approaches.
Enhanced Patient Satisfaction
Reduced Workload
Professional Support
Multidisciplinary Team
Specialist Pain Medicine Physicians
Dr Liam Ring
Dr Anthony Sayce
Dr Thomas Chalk
Psychologists
Physiotherapists
Dietitian
Nurse Practitioner
Conditions We Manage
Pain Conditions
Chronic low back pain
Cervical spine pain
Neuropathic pain
Fibromyalgia
Complex regional pain syndrome
Chronic post-surgical pain
Specialised Services
Interventional procedures
Pelvic pain management
(male and female)
Headache and migraine treatment
Work-related injury rehabilitation
Post-operative pain management
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Pain Type
When to Refer
Immediate Referral Indicators
- Pain persisting for longer than 3 months
- Multiple failed single-discipline treatments
- Psychological distress related to pain
- Investigations +/- assessment by a surgeon or physician with serious pathology ruled out
- Severe or complex acute post-traumatic or post-operative or cancer-related pain
Early Referral = Better Outcomes
The Managing Pain Treatment Approach
1. Comprehensive Assessment
Your patient receives a 60-90 minute consultation with a specialist pain medicine physician that includes:
- a detailed pain history and examination
- psychosocial screening
- a functional assessment
- a review of previous treatments and investigations.
2. Integrated Care Planning
The Managing Pain Team approach may involve:
- a specialist pain medicine physician (team leader)
- a psychologist
- a physiotherapist
- a dietitian
- a occupational therapist
- the referring doctor
- the patient’s General Practitioner as their primary care provider
- Insurer Case Manager
3. Evidence-Based Interventions
- Self-management: Patient education and guidance in active physical strategies and active psychological strategies
- Interventional: Injections, radiofrequency, neuromodulation
- Pharmacological: Optimised medication management
Referral Process Made Simple
Information We Need
- a brief outline of your patient's pain areas
- relevant investigations performed
- an outline of any other clinicians' involvement
- any related Workcover documentation.
What Happens Next
- Rapid appointment (urgent referrals are booked within a few weeks; our non-urgent wait times are typically just a few months)
- Comprehensive assessment by a specialist pain medicine physician
- Letters and reports generally sent within a few days of consultation
- Letters aim to clearly outline our recommendations for your patient, with a focus on whole-person support
- Ongoing communication throughout care
Urgent Cases
Medicare and Insurance Coverage
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Professional Education and Resources
GP Education Sessions
Clinical Resources
- Pain assessment tools
- Patient information sheets
- Treatment guidelines
- Latest research updates
Case Discussion and Support
Direct Physician Contact
Need to discuss a complex case? We welcome direct discussion with our colleagues about your patients.
Please call or email our team to leave your mobile number and we will endeavour to have a specialist pain medicine physician call you back later that same day.
Our Commitment to Referring Doctors
Timely Communication
- Detailed letters sent within a few days of every consultation
- Direct access to specialist pain medicine physicians
Collaborative Care
- Our practice aims to support your expertise and ongoing relationship with your patient
- Patient-centred and shared-approach to decision making
- We seek to guide both you and your patient in their management
Evidence-Based Practice
- Treatment recommendations based on latest research
- Outcome measurement and reporting
- Continuous quality improvement
Location and Accessibility
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Unit 8, 18 Campus Crescent,
Robina QLD 4226
Easy Access for Your Patients
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Public transport links (8 minutes from Robina station)
- Central location serving Gold Coast, Northern NSW, and southern Brisbane
Additional Procedure Locations
- John Flynn Private Hospital
- Gold Coast Private Hospital
- Tweed Day Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can my patients be seen?
Routine appointments within a few months. Urgent cases can often be seen within a few weeks.
What information do you need for referral?
Will you communicate treatment plans with me?
Absolutely. We send detailed to letters within few days of every consultation.
Do you provide after-hours support?
Our service operates on an outpatient basis and does not provide after-hours or emergency support. In the event of an acute issue, patients should be directed to the Emergency Department as an initial step.
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Early referral means less suffering for your patients and those around them
Help them break the cycle and start their recovery journey.
Providing evidence-based multidisciplinary pain management with seamless integration into primary care. FPM fellowship-trained specialist pain medicine physicians and specialised allied health team deliver coordinated care that improves patient outcomes and enhances referring doctor satisfaction.
Clinic Address
Unit 8 in the Vicinity Building,
18 Campus Crescent,
Robina QLD 4226
Phone
(07) 5620 1234
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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