Hartley v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for cost of treatment) [2023] NZACC 200 [pdf, 264 KB]
...management? This is a notoriously difficult management paradigm. Shannon is yet to have a concerted approach to pain management including suitable medications. Such prescriptions are ideally managed via a comprehensive pain programme, such as the Auckland Regional Pain Service, based at Auckland City Hospital. I am unsure whether ACC is in a position to provide co-ordinated multi- disciplinary pain management? This would need a physician who is prepared to take on regular assessmen...