Persistent Pain Management GP Education

Education event for GPs and GP registrars

Sunshine Coast Health Institute

Education for our General Practice partners

These education sessions for our General Practice partners are in collaboration with Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.

This in-person workshop will focus on the real-world challenges identified by GPs recently in a survey including:<ul><li>De-prescribing opioids and managing inherited patients</li><li>Evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies</li><li>Developing complex care plans with limited time and resources</li><li>Communicating effectively with patients about pain, scans, and expectations</li><li>Navigating the Sunshine Coast Persistent Pain Management Service (PPMS)</li></ul>Learning objectivesSession 1: Understanding the System and the Gaps<ul><li>Describe the structure, scope, and referral pathways of the Sunshine Coast Persistent Pain Management Service (PPMS), including available resources and support lines.</li><li>Identify common gaps in persistent pain care in general practice and how to bridge them using a multi-disciplinary approach.</li><li>Recognize the role of non-pharmacological strategies and community resources in persistent pain management.</li></ul>Session 2: Pharmacological Management and De-prescribing<ul><li>Apply evidence-based pharmacological strategies for managing persistent pain, including appropriate use of opioids and adjuvants.</li><li>Demonstrate practical approaches to initiating and navigating de-prescribing conversations with patients, including those with complex psychosocial backgrounds.</li><li>Evaluate case-based scenarios to build confidence in managing inherited opioid users and challenging medication regimens.</li></ul>Session 3: Communication, Assessment, and Practical Skills<ul><li>Conduct a multi-dimensional assessment of persistent pain, incorporating physical, psychological, and social factors.</li><li>Communicate clinical impressions and imaging findings in a way that validates patient experience and supports self-management.</li><li>Develop individualized, realistic, and sustainable pain management plans that align with patient goals and available resources.</li></ul>The session includes expert panels and case-based discussions with GPs, pain specialists, neuroscientists, allied health, and AOD clinicians.

PROGRAM:1. Pharmacological Management in General Practice<ul><li>Analgesia for Persistent Pain in General Practice.</li><li>Understanding the Opioid Risk Tool: Identifying patients at risk and tailoring treatment plans.</li><li>Deprescribing Strategies: Practical steps to safely reduce or cease medications.</li><li>Role of Pain Interventions: When to consider interventional options.</li></ul> 2. Addressing the Gap Left by Deprescribing<ul><li>Alternatives to Medication: What can be offered when reducing pharmacological support.</li><li>Patient Education &amp; Movement: The role of active engagement in recovery and pain management.</li></ul> 3. Navigating the System: PPMS &amp; Pain Revolution<ul><li>Multi-Disciplinary Assessment: How PPMS provides integrated care to support better patient outcomes.</li><li>Referral Pathways to SCPPMS: Who to refer, when, and how, including Clinical Advice Line.</li><li>Community Empowerment by Pain Revolution: Outreach initiatives that build local capacity to manage persistent pain.</li></ul> 4. Practical Skills for GPs: Communication &amp; Clinical Tools<ul><li>Validating Patient Experience: Communicating clinical impressions and imaging findings with empathy.</li><li>Reducing Anxiety Through Language: Avoiding catastrophic language in consultations.</li><li>Supporting Self-Management: Encouraging collaborative care and patient-led strategies.</li></ul>

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