Pain medicine

About the specialty

Pain medicine assesses the origin and impact of pain, then proposes a strategy combining drug treatments, techniques and support.

Polycrabat Sevamed sends the file to the appropriate team and coordinates the pathway with the other disciplines involved.

Main conditions treated

• Chronic back and joint pain
• Neuropathic pain
• Pain after a procedure
• Cancer-related pain
• Chronic headaches
• Pain that does not respond to usual treatments

Tests, techniques and procedures

The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:

• Clinical assessment of pain
• Appropriate drug treatments
• Local techniques or injections depending on the indication
• Rehabilitation and holistic care

The patient pathway

1. 01
   Consultation and assessmentReview of the file, symptoms and tests already performed.
2. 02
   Referral to a specialistChoice of the most appropriate discipline and doctor.
3. 03
   Additional testsLaboratory tests, imaging or investigations depending on the medical indication.
4. 04
   Treatment and careTreatment plan defined by the medical team.
5. 05
   Hospital stay if necessaryStay and monitoring when the patient’s condition requires it.
6. 06
   Follow-up and referring doctorRelevant information is sent to the doctor in the home country.

A multidisciplinary approach

Rheumatologists, neurologists, anaesthetists, physiotherapists and supportive care teams may be involved.

Health Info guides

Key facts to understand tests and treatments before discussing them with your doctor.

• Endometriosis: understanding the pain and personalising care→

All Health Info guides

See also

• Rheumatology→
• Neurology→
• Functional rehabilitation & physiotherapy→
• Medical oncology→

International patients

Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.