We understand that as a new patient, you may be apprehensive or nervous about receiving care from someone other than your primary care physician. Our team wants to assure you that your wellbeing will be made a number one priority. In order to diminish some of that nervous energy and demonstrate our commitment to you, we have provided information on what to expect during your first pain management appointment.
For your convenience, please review and complete your new patient paperwork prior to your first visit. These forms include areas to fill out your medical background and present pain issues in the form of a health questionnaire, as well as Tulsa Pain’s medication and financial policy.
We cannot speak on behalf of other pain clinics, but at Tulsa Pain, patients always receive a thorough evaluation before undergoing treatment or taking pain medication. This ensures our patients’ health and pain history, among other things, are being considered before treatment plans that are custom to the patient’s unique, individual needs are being made.
During the comprehensive evaluation, patients should provide as much health and pain-related information as possible. This will help our team better understand how to best treat your pain condition/symptoms. Some of this information may include:
- Treatment plans from your primary care physician or any other medical provider.
- Previous procedures and surgeries along with any current medical problems.
- X-rays, laboratory results, or any other diagnostic imaging or testing done within the last few years.
- List of current medications and prescriptions that include dosage and frequency (if applicable).
Don’t forget to bring your ID and health insurance information. As soon as your Tulsa Pain physician has identified your pain condition, or at the very least, has identified symptoms that require treatment, he or she will recommend conservative therapy, pain medication or a minimally invasive procedure. To learn more about different pain treatment options available at Tulsa Pain, please visit the pain treatments section of the website. If you’re living in pain, call Tulsa Pain today to schedule your first pain management appointment!
Tulsa Pain is a pain management practice in Oklahoma that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain. We are dedicated to helping those who are suffering find the relief they deserve. Our team uses a balanced approach by incorporating minimally invasive, outpatient procedures, complementary and alternative medicine, and medication to help patients take control of their pain. Call 918-742-7030 or click here to Request an Appointment to meet with one of our talented pain management specialists today!
The advice and information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.
