This page provides information about admission to the Pain Program for care providers and those in need of care.
Admission Process
To receive treatment at either of our clinical centres, please contact your family physician for a referral.
Evaluation in Pain Management
At the first visit to a VIHA Pain Clinic, a thorough assessment takes place, involving several disciplines.
The assessment includes a review of previous medical records, a pre-visit questionnaire, and an initial examination. The pain physician and other health care professionals assess the patient.
Recommendations for treatment are made and an initial treatment may be done during the first visit.
Treatment options may include:
- prescriptions
- procedures
- occupational therapy
- psychology
- physiotherapy
- psychiatry
The patient will also be given an appointment to return for a medical follow-up visit, if needed.
Pre-Visit Questionnaire
Before your first visit to the clinic, we ask that you fill out a Patient Questionnaire (Download and print Patient Pre Questionnaire (Word) or download and print Patient Pre Questionnaire (PDF), and bring it with you when you come to the clinic.
This will help us determine what pain management techniques might be best suited for you and your lifestyle.
Patient Appointment Letter
If you are new to the clinic and have an appointment booked at either of our clinical centres, please read our Patient Appointment Letter (PDF) for a brief introduction to your first visit to the clinic.
Clinic Locations and Hours
Please follow the link to our Locations and Hours page for addresses, maps and hours for our clinical centres.
Contact Us
Clinical Centres
Victoria
Phone: 250-519-1836
Fax: 250-519-1837
Nanaimo
Phone: 250-739-5978
Fax: 250-739-5989
Community Pain Service Support
Comox Valley
Phone: 250.331.8502
Fax: 250.331.8503