Pain Management
We treat headaches according to a very successful
combination of evaluation, micromanagement and education.
We work as a team consisting of 1 physician specializing
in headache medicine, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 2 registered nurses,
1 medical assistant and an administrative staff. The patient
is always seen by the physician to make diagnosis and treatment
plans and to oversee patient progress. Ongoing management is accomplished
through the collaboration of physicians, Nurse Practitioner and
Registered Nurses. Patient education, phone support and assessment
of progress are performed by Registered Nurses. Efficient reception,
checkout and billing staff members all contribute to the overall
result.
On a first visit, we spend a lot of time on detailed
medical history taking and physical examination in order to formulate
a solid evaluation and treatment plan. We follow our patients
closely and adjust their plans based on treatment response.
There is no substitute for correct diagnosis,
careful follow-up and good patient education.
Medications are not the only approach we take.
It is often a question of lifestyle change, physical therapy,
coordination of hormone changes with the primary physician and
gynecologist, as well as other strategies to get the job done.
Suffice it to say that we have a unique way of
evaluating and treating our patients, based on the needs of our
changing society, the need for good communication and our powerful
computer technology. |