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The role of general practitioners in worker rehabilitation — insights from the research

contributorLauren Finestone

General practitioners clearly play a critical role and we ask them to do a lot in a complex...

Guidelines for diagnosing, managing and trouble-shooting mental health claims

contributorRTWMatters team

GP guidelines on the assessment and management of work-related mental health conditions aim to...

Physiotherapists and psychologists can now certify in NSW

contributorDr Petrina Casey

Dr Petrina Casey, Director, Health Policy, Prevention & Supervision at the State Insurance...

Telehealth in workers’ comp

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Our in-house expert and seasoned Independent Medical Examiner, Dr Mary Wyatt, explains...

Form-fitting functional abilities to workers

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

A simple but effective South Australian initiative helps physios communicate with GPs about...

Not fit for work

contributorGabrielle Lis

Why have “fit notes” failed to transform sickness certification in the UK - and what can the UK...

Webinar recording: Independent Medical Examiners: Assessing capacity for work

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Dr Mary Wyatt explores the role of the IME in assessing work capacity for injured or ill employees.

What is an IME?

contributorA. Richey

IME stands for Independent Medical Examination. They are used for a variety of reasons,...

When disaster strikes

contributorStefanie Garber

The support offered to a worker with catastrophic injuries can be vital to the person's...

Recorded webinar: The medical assessment of work capacity

contributorDr Andrea James

This webinar explores how doctors determine a person's work capacity.

Patient advocacy and workers' comp

contributorGabrielle Lis

Workers' comp cases present GPs and other health professionals with opportunities for meaningful...

Functional Capacity Evaluations: the pitfalls.

contributorBronnie Thompson

Sometimes a person's capacities exceed their own sense of what they can safely do. What is the...

Profession profile: Occupational Therapists

contributorGabrielle Lis

If your injury management program isn't bridging the gap between the workplace and the doctor's...

Fact sheet: Medical certification in Australia

contributorGabrielle Lis

Sickness certificates can be dangerous. Proceed with caution!

Cancer-related disability: getting on with life and work

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Cancer patients need thorough reviews post treatment so they can return to suitable working...