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Program:
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Paediatric Chronic Pain Program
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Address:
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800 Commissioners Rd E, Bldg E, Room 619J (E-619J)
London, ON
N6A 5W9
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Map
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Intersection:
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Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E
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Service Description:
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Assessment, treatment and consultation for
children and youth with chronic pain that interferes with their
activities of daily living * the team utilizes a biopsychosocial approach
and includes a paediatric anesthesiologist, child
psychologist, social worker, physiotherapist, child and adolescent
psychiatrist, and pharmacist * there is a Two-Eyed Seeing Pathway
available for Indigenous youth that incorporates Traditional healing
methods
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Application:
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Medical referrals accepted from physicians from London Health Sciences Centre, St Joseph's Health Care London, and Fowler-Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children and youth 17 years and younger with chronic pain as their primary complaint * chronic pain lasting at least three months, or less than three months for patients experiencing complex severe acute pain, suspected neuropathic pain, or complex pain medication wean/titration * investigation to identify cause of pain have been completed * pain has been resistant to traditional management strategies * chronic pain has significantly affected patient's activities of daily living * primary/referring physician agrees to participate in ongoing pain management follow-up, including writing medication prescriptions when indicated and transition planning
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation services available upon request
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