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HEADACHE PROGRAM
(A MULTI-TEAM APPROACH)
1-800-7NEURO7 (1-800-763-8767)
(219) 738-6661
Purpose:
To effectively manage clients with different types of headaches
with a multi-team, holistic approach, concentrated at one center
in order to increase client well-being and productivity. Procedure:
Each new patient will receive an information packet from NSIC before
coming to their first appointment. (headache brochure/NSIC brochure/headache
diary with instructions to fill out before appointment), the following
is the pathway for appointments:
1st Appointment
STEP 1 (initial contact/plan with MD)
• RN discussion of headaches (types/causes/triggers/etc...)
(1/2-1 hour)
• RN interviews patient (history/ROS)
(1/2 hour)
Physician sees the patient (exam/diagnosis/plan/tests)
• RN reviews the plan/medication/test with
patient and family/referral for biofeedback
• RN will document in chart
2nd Appointment
STEP 2 (follow up contact with MD or NP)
Approximately 3-4 weeks
Follow-up consultation with Nurse Practitioner or Physician (exam/plan)
• review
progress/medications
• review
diary
• review
lifestyle
• refer
for follow-up appointment with MD
if needed
3rd Appointment
STEP 3 (follow up contact with MD or NP)
Physician or Nurse Practitioner sees patient for follow up RN review
plan/medication etc...
Follow-up
appointment schedules:
STEP 4
IE: if on Preventives--every 6 months
IE: if on Abortives--every 3 months
IE: stable patient-yearly
At any point,
patient can make follow-up appointment with the NP
• review
medication
• review
lifestyle
• re-examine
plan
• make
changes in plan
• refer
to MD as needed
• refer
to dietician/psychologist as needed
NP will consult with MD on a regular basis
regarding patient's plan and progress
Go To: Headache
Algorithym
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