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Did you know? We have principles that help GPs in their role to support work participation

Lauren Finestone

The ‘Principles on the role of the GP in supporting worker participation’ provide guidance to GPs and other work injury scheme participants on how they can work together to support workers’ recovery and RTW.

The It Pays to Care report noted that the level of coordination between the treatment provider and the others in our work injury schemes — employers, RTW coordinators, case managers and allied health providers — can influence recovery and RTW. The Australian Principles on the role of the GP in supporting work participation can help GPs empower workers, communicate with other stakeholders and promote team-based care. They encourage GP...

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Published 01 July, 2022 | Updated 05 July, 2022