Nurse-Led Clinics for Painful Bladder Syndrome

The Nurse-Led Clinics provide ongoing treatment options and support for people with PBS, and include liaison with specialists or GPs as necessary.
The service is for people who have visited a gynaecologist or urologist and been told they have PBS, and who are affected by symptoms but not currently receiving treatment from their specialist.
Individuals may be referred to a Nurse-Led Clinic by their specialist or GP, or can also contact the clinics themselves and self-refer.

​The type of support and assistance provided at the Nurse-Led Clinics includes:

• Advice on conservative measures eg. diet/nutrition
• Assistance and tools to help individuals cope
• Pharmacology in conjunction with GP or specialist
• Development of a Management Plan based on individual needs
• Follow-up support
• Facilitation of contact with others and support group if appropriate

CHRISTCHURCH
Dot Milne R.N., Post Grad Dip.Heal.Sc.
LOCATION: Nurse Maude, 35 Mansfield Ave, Merivale, Christchurch.
APPOINTMENTS: 03 375 4246 (this is also the phone line for Wound Care, please ask for Dot Milne)
 
TAURANGA
Jan Burns R.N., Urology Nurse Specialist and Sexual Therapist.
LOCATION: Urology Bay of Plenty, 850 Cameron Rd, Tauranga.
APPOINTMENTS: 07 579 0466