What you can expect at your first PPG – Pain Management appointment.
Once you've been referred to PPG – Pain Management, planning for the first appointment is simple.
- The first appointment begins with a confirmation of a diagnosis, utilizing a thorough history and physical examination as well as using screening tools such as risk assessments, X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, nerve conduction studies, EMGs and lab work. It is preferred to have risk assessments, X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and other diagnostic tests completed prior to this initial appointment, but not required.
- Narcotics are NOT prescribed during your first visit. You must qualify as a safe candidate prior to narcotic therapy.
- During the first visit, you are scheduled with one of our experienced psychologists who is on-site and integrated into clinic practices.
- PPG – Pain Management does not treat severe mental illness or substance abuse.