Diana Cross BMBS, DRANZCOG, FRACGP, FACRRM

Dr Diana Cross is an experienced general practitioner working at Hawkins Medical Clinic in Mt Gambier. As well as standard GP work, Diana has a special interest in pain management, especially for soft tissue conditions. As a member of the Australian Pain Society, she is familiar with their educational initiatives such as "Pain as the 5th clinical sign". Diana also visits a local aged care facility, so she is aware of the common practical difficulties of measuring and treating pain – especially in the elderly. She emphasises the value of non-drug interventions and patient education in her treatment approach and the role of care-givers in this