Coaching Approach to Pain Management (Prescribers/ HCPs)
Participants in this programme will learn how to apply a new approach to chronic pain management as a team. This course is aimed at GPs, Physios, OTs, Pharmacists, ANPs, Nurses etc will:
Description
We offer a first half-day for all health care professionals, followed by different follow-on half-day depending on roles. This enables all roles to maximise their skill set and impact, working in a co-ordinated and collaborative way. Our programme includes time between the sessions, for colleagues to practice their skills, in the real-world settings, of their current context.
Course objectives
During the first half-day session which is open to all health care professionals you will:
- Understand how a coaching mindset and practice transforms chronic pain management
- Learn modern explanations of chronic pain, and how to help people accept it
- Appreciate the limitations of medication and the value of alternatives
- Develop confidence in engaging with patients and explaining new concepts
The second half-day session which is aimed at GPs, Physios, OTs, Pharmacists, ANPs, Nurses etc will:
- Deep dive into effective prescribing strategies- how to maximise benefits without overuse
- Focus on deprescribing well and promoting non-medication alternatives.
- Background understanding of tailored health coaching and how to make best use of the wider team