North Queensland Persistent Pain Management Service
Open Until 6PM
Hospital Outpatients
Clinic philosophies:
To facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to patients with complex chronic pain problems, incorporating the referring practitioner in treatment delivery
To promote patient rehabilitation with social and professional reintegration when pain cannot be completely relieved
Provide formal patient education classes year round.
Therapeutic modalities:
Pharmacological manipulations and advice. Exploration of psychological and/or psychiatric contributing factors
Therapeutic interventions, including individual cognitive behavioural therapy
Counselling, Physiotherapy, Assessment and therapy relevant to pain reduction and health maintenance
Education and Skills Enhancement Programs, Patient, Family and significant others, Occupational Therapy
Contact Details
The Townsville Hospital, 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas, QLD 4814
IMB 14, PO Box 670, Townsville, QLD 4810
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
No referral required.
Appointment required.
No waiting list.
General Practitioner & Health Professional
Charges and Fees
Government
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Tactile ground sensor indicators
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible telephone
Not applicable
Access to Ethnic Service Groups and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islanders community groups/liaison workers
Access to Ethnic Service Groups and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islanders community groups/liaison workers
The Clinic Team consists of 1 Staff Specialists, GP Liaison Officer, Psychologist, Counsellor, Clinical Nurse Consultant/Educator, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Administrative officer. Affiliated services include - Liaison Psychiatrist, Phar