Chronic pain patients make an average of 7 visits to general practitioners a year , with 22 % making 10 visits or
more ( European Pain Federation ).
Each whole time equivalent role in our service will save up to 1,900 GP consultations per year .
Service Delivery
Patient Needs Assessment ( week 1 )
A pain management physiotherapist and patient will complete the initial assessment . Through shared decision making , they agree individual goals and set the specific content of the programme .
Pain Education Module ( week 2 )
All patients will complete this module . It is designed to encourage patients to view their pain differently and develop the best approach to manage their pain .
Modules & Follow up Calls ( week 3-8 )
The patient and health and wellbeing coach ( HWC ) will work on the selected modules together using coaching principles in line with Health Education England and the Institute of Personalised Care .
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