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SuperDoc (6) - Issues around causation

contributorSuperDoc

A look at the issues surrounding work causation ... and the funny questions people ask superheros.

SuperDoc (5) - On partnerships with doctors

contributorSuperDoc

Partnerships between doctors and the workplace are worth working on.

SuperDoc (3) - On the importance of listening - and saying no.

contributorSuperDoc

Super Doc gives a super-spiel about the importance of listening - and saying no

SuperDoc (2) - On medical certificates & common sense

contributorSuperDoc

On medical certificates, flexibility and common sense

SuperDoc (1) - On not treating doctors as the Great Decider

contributorSuperDoc

Better than a blog - it's a monologue! Not the Great Decider, who is this guy?

What's it all about?

contributorRobert Hughes

The what and why of Return To Work Matters

Social capital: is it what we're missing?

contributorStefanie Garber

The Return to Work Monitor paints a worrying picture: despite increased funding, resources and...

Re-wiring the brain

contributorStefanie Garber

The brain's ability to adapt to new situations might be the key to understanding long-term...

Kicking goals

contributorStefanie Garber

Goal setting is a vital tool in the return to work process, but using it effectively can pose a...

Case Study: Re-training for a better future

contributorStefanie Garber

Encouraging an injured worker to retrain and undertake self-management strategies could save...

Case Study: Cool, calm and in control

contributorStefanie Garber

A worker's confidence and approach to self-management can make the difference between a...

The three Rs of recovery

contributorGerry Coyle

The impact of Resilience, Responsibility and Readiness

Keeping a lid on opiates

contributorStefanie Garber

While opiates are valuable for treating severe pain, doctors need to exercise more caution...

Healthy mind, healthy body

contributorStefanie Garber

Mind-body therapies, which focus on creating mental well being, could play a significant role in...

Demystifying emotional intelligence

contributorCelia Prosser

EI and its practical application for RTW outcomes

Extinguish smoking at work

contributorTom Barton

Make your workplace a totally smoke-free zone

Guide to injury reporting systems

contributorRTWMatters team

Improvements to injury reporting systems are one of the most cost effective ways to improve...

Neck pain and work

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

The age-old question: Does work cause spinal problems?

The good news about neck pain

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Does neck pain worsen or improve with age?

Different states of whiplash

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Epidemiological studies show that whiplash rates vary enormously between jurisdictions. Why?

Whiplash / neck pain

contributorRTWMatters team

Our featured topic this month.

Employee engagement

contributorRTWMatters team

This month we focus on employee/ claimant engagement.

8 steps for tackling long-term cases - Part 2

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Picking up a long-term case for the first time can seem daunting. Here are a series of steps to...

8 steps for tackling long-term cases - Part 1

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Picking up a long-term case for the first time can seem daunting. Here are a series of steps to...

Musculoskeletal conditions: Part two - dealing with MSDs

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

How do you deal with musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace?

Musculoskeletal conditions: Part one - a primer

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of compensated injury, but what exactly are they?

Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: The sniper

contributorScott Sanderson

Hiding in plain sight, the officer sniper takes you down in public. How can you confront the...

Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: An introduction

contributorScott Sanderson

The first of a series of articles on how to effectively deal with difficult co-workers.

Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: The know-it-all

contributorScott Sanderson

Not all know-it-alls are created equal, some actually do know what they're talking about! We...

Survivng and thriving with difficult co-workers: The bully

contributorScott Sanderson

In this instalment of 'surviving and thriving' we look at the office bully, and how victims can...

Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: The yes person

contributorScott Sanderson

In this edition of 'surviving and thriving' we look at the problem worker who hides in plain...

Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: The complainer

contributorScott Sanderson

In this edition of 'surviving and thriving' we look at 'the complainer'.

Communicating About Pain and Injury

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Effective communication is a vital skill in general, but comes into play especially when dealing...

Difficult or long term cases

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

How to deal with those cases that don't fit the usual template, and how to get those employees...

Working on depression

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Depression can be an underappreciated yet significant condition in the workplace. Knowing how to...

Returning to Work and Reintegration

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

How to go about bringing an employee back into their job fast and effectively.

Health Promotion and Wellness

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

This course covers the importance of health promotion and its effects on productivity, in the...