What you can expect

Before your visit

• Bring detailed notes about pain/headaches
• Medical records from referral provider should be sent to the Pain & Headache Clinic
• Bring all medications (list and/or bottles/containers) to first appointment
• Complete ANY questionnaires we have sent to you before your visit.
• You must give 24 hours notice to change and/or cancel your scheduled appointment. This may prolong the time before the initial visit.

During your visit

• Expect many questions about pain/headache, general medical history, and family medical history
• Foreign language interpreter (including sign language) available if needed.
• Complete questionnaires, they serve as a foundation for the treatment plan and also done at the follow-up visits to see progress.
• The FLOW of the appointment (~ 1 ½ - 2 hours)
  
  • Check in at front desk
  • Height/weight, vital signs, medications reviewed
  • The Doctor/Nurse Practitioner and Mental Health providers (the TEAM) will conduct a thorough interview with patient and family.
  • Physical exam by Doctor/Nurse Practitioner with nurse/medical assistant present WHILE Mental Health provider speaks with family member(s).
  • Mental health provider speaks with patient individually
  • The team prepares a comprehensive plan and reviews with family

After your visit

• Clinic front desk to schedule follow-up appointment
• Recommend families sign up for My Chart
• If indicated (blood tests, EKG), completed the day of visit.
• If indicated (other tests/MRI, referrals), family will call Central Scheduling at (414) 607-5280 to schedule these at a later date.
• Families will be contacted about ALL test results
• Keep pain/headache diary