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The Acute Pain Service (APS) is a specialist in-patient consultation service at GCUH and Robina that supports the management of short-term pain during a hospital stay. We work closely with your treating team to provide safe, effective and individualised pain care. Our team includes specialist doctors and nurses with expertise in pain management.
The APS focuses on short-term (acute) pain, including:
We use a multimodal approach to pain relief, which may include:
We follow national opioid analgesic stewardship standards to ensure opioids are used safely.
This means:
Before discharge, we aim to minimise the ongoing use and provide clear instructions if opioids are still required.
For pain concerns outside hospital admission, please speak to your GP or treating specialist.
