Application for Pain Empowerment Program (PEP) NOTE: Each patient will be assessed on the information provided below and by our team as to the suitability for the program. Submission of this referral does not constitute automatic acceptance of the patient into the PEP program. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Referrer's name *FirstLastReferring Practise or Organisation name *Address of Practise or OrganisationEmail address of referrer or practise *Phone number of practise *Fax number of practisePatient's name *FirstLastPatient's address *Email address of patient *Contact number(s) of patient *Medicare number, IRN and expiry date *Reason for referral (tick all that apply) *All reasonable investigations have been completedReasonable and accessible management in the primary care sector has been tried with insufficient successPain has significant impact on life such as sleep, self-care or necessitates assistance of othersPain is significantly impacting mobility, work or school attendance, recreation, relatiohships and/or emotionsApparent Complex psychosocial influences relating to pain behaviour requiring specialised assessment and careCurrent or past history of additction or prescribed medication use appears to be complicating current management eg; escalating opioid requirementDifficult to control neuropathic pain is suspectedPersistent pain following trauma or surgery where there is concern regarding transition to chronic painPatient - History of assessment by other pain service/clinic in the past 2-5 years? If yes please provide detailsPatient - Current treatment from other specialist services for the same pain problem? If yes please provide detailsPsychological stressors (tick all that apply) *A negative attitude that pain is harmful or potentially severely disablingFear avoidance behaviour and reduced activity levelsAn expectation that passive rather than active treatment will be beneficialA tendency to depression, low morale, low mood and social withdrawalFinancial and social pressuresPsychiatric historyCognitive functioningWill the patient require prior approval from an insurer to attend PEP? *YesNoUnsureInsurer and Claim Number (if applicable)This patient's pain has been appropriately assessed and is medically fit to undertake a pain management program *YesThis patient consents to this referral *YesPlease type your name and press submit which confirms you accept the conditions of the referral and your wish to procced. *PhoneSubmit