Type
Physiotherapy
Duration
30 min
What's included
5 deliverables in this treatment
- Full pain history and clinical assessment by a certified algesiologist
- Individualised analgesic prescribing across all drug categories and delivery forms
- Drug interaction screening and adverse-effect minimisation planning
- Written analgesic plan and direct phone access to the prescribing physician
- Integration with non-pharmacological treatments (TENS, acupuncture, injections)
Pharmacotherapy at Bolest Brno means individually tailored analgesic prescribing guided by an expert in pain medicine — not a GP applying a standard ladder. MUDr. Hakl and the team use all drug categories and delivery forms, including transdermal patches, to build a personalised analgesic regimen that maximises pain control while minimising adverse effects. The clinic's philosophy is explicit: use the drug combination that gives the most benefit with the least side-effect burden. This may involve standard analgesics, adjuvant drugs (anticonvulsants, antidepressants used for their analgesic properties), muscle relaxants, topical agents and opioids when clinically indicated. Treatment is reviewed at every visit to adjust dosing, switch agents if tolerance or adverse effects develop, and integrate pharmacotherapy with non-drug interventions.
About this treatment
Pharmacotherapy is the foundation of evidence-based pain medicine — and at Bolest Brno, it is delivered with specialist-level depth that distinguishes the clinic from general practice or basic pain management. MUDr. Marek Hakl, PhD., holds certification in Palliative Medicine and Pain Management in addition to his algeziology qualification, and has authored four clinical monographs; the pharmacological management of complex pain is a core part of his…
The analgesic approach
The World Health Organization's analgesic ladder and the IASP's evidence-based guidelines provide the framework, but actual prescribing at Bolest Brno goes considerably further:
Good to know
- Coverage
- Czech general health insurance
- Prescribing physician
- MUDr. Marek Hakl, PhD. (cert. Palliative Medicine & Pain Mgmt)
- Drug forms
- Oral, topical, transdermal patch, injectable
- Philosophy
- Maximum analgesia, minimum adverse effects
Who is this for?
Complex chronic pain, neuropathic pain, patients dissatisfied with GP-prescribed analgesia, pain with significant central sensitisation, cancer pain and palliative pain management.
Preparation required
Bring a complete list of all current medications (including supplements and over-the-counter drugs). If possible, bring previous pain management records, imaging reports and any prior specialist letters. Note the intensity and character of your pain over the past week (a pain diary is helpful). No fasting required.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
The clinic is directed by MUDr. Marek Hakl, PhD. (b. 1968), Associate Professor at Masaryk University Faculty of Medicine, PhD in Medical Sciences (2003), holding certifications in Anesthesiology & Resuscitation (1st and 2nd degree), independent algeziology, acupuncture and palliative medicine. He is Vice-chair of the Czech Medical Association Pain Study and Treatment Society and a member of the International…
Languages: Czech, English, French, Russian
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Treatment highlights
- Full pain history and clinical assessment by a certified algesiologist
- Individualised analgesic prescribing across all drug categories and delivery forms
+3 more items in What's included
Covered by Czech general health insurance for insured patients. Consultation and prescription are included within the insured pain clinic visit. Prescription costs depend on the individual drug and patient reimbursement entitlement; the physician will advise at consultation. No self-pay consultation rate is published. No GP referral is required for direct booking.