How
we manage headache pain
We treat headaches with
the successful combination of evaluation, micromanagement and
education.
We work as a team consisting
of a neurologist specializing in headache medicine, two Nurse
Practitioners, two registered nurses, two medical assistants and
an efficient administrative support 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 Practitioners 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 good deal of time reviewing the computer-assisted medical history
and performing a detailed neurological 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, good patient education
and solid nursing support.
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 proprietary computer technology. |