For general practitioners
Clinical education topics
Concise, referenced summaries for general practitioners. Each page lists its references and review date.
- Somatic referred pain versus radicular pain Draft
- Neurogenic versus vascular claudication In preparation
- Opioids in chronic non-cancer pain In preparation
- Opioid rotation and opioid-related harms In preparation
- Buprenorphine versus oxycodone In preparation
- Caudal versus transforaminal epidural steroid injections In preparation
- Lumbar facet-mediated pain and radiofrequency neurotomy In preparation
- Pulsed radiofrequency of the dorsal root ganglion In preparation
- Selecting patients for spinal cord stimulation In preparation
- When to refer to a pain medicine specialist In preparation
Referral information: Contact & Referrals.
Supporting collaborative pain care
General practitioners play a central role in assessing and managing pain. ReZonance supports collaborative care through practical information on referral, treatment selection and follow-up.
Interventional procedures are considered within an individualised management plan, alongside medication review, rehabilitation and support for psychological wellbeing.
Referral guidance and clinical resources
This section will provide:
- When to refer: clinical presentations and circumstances in which specialist pain assessment may assist.
- Referral preparation: relevant history, examination findings, investigations, previous treatments and patient goals.
- Interventional options: indications, patient selection, limitations, risks and expected outcomes.
- Care after procedures: recovery expectations, potential complications and when further assessment is required.
- GP education: concise clinical summaries and learning resources to support everyday pain management.
GP resources are being developed and will be added progressively.