Community Pain Management Programme

Funding Stream ACC

Overview

For ACC clients whose pain is identified as being a barrier to achieving independence in their everyday life or return to vocation.
The program consists of a tailored pain management programme plan for every client consisting of a flexible multidisciplinary team approach.

This can include:

• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Dietician
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Medical Specialists
• Clinical Pharmacology 

Eligibility:

ACC clients with a complex clinical picture who are not progressing as expected due to pain barriers.

Referral Process

Referrals can be made directly into QE health by:

• Doctor (general practitioner or lead medical practitioner)
• Primary healthcare professional, or
• Any health care professional that ACC fund.
• ACC case managers from Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Lakes District.

The must complete the ACC6273 Provider Referral for Pain Management,

And attach a copy of an OREBRO short form questionnaire that has been completed by the patient, and send both through to QE Health via fax or by email to referrals@QEHealth.co.nz

Allied Health Services, QE Health
1073 Whakaue Street,
PO Box 1342,
Rotorua 3040
P: 07 349 5254 
Fax: 07 348 4266
E: infoline@qehealth.co.nz