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Are subjective reports of symptoms from a worker sufficient to establish that a worker suffered an injury?

contributorColby Treasure

In this case study, an insurance lawyer outlines the legal perspective on conflicting medical...

Case Study: Time to heal

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Mr L, a tall, solid-framed, right-handed 58 year old man, reported pain in his right elbow....

Case Study: It pays to do the right thing, even when dubious about a claim

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Michael was a 48-year-old machine operator. He had been at the workplace for nine months. During...

Case Study: Injured, but not at work. What to do?

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Workers with injuries sustained away from work may be tempted to protect their financial...

Case Study: How Things Can Go Wrong in Compensation Cases

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

This case study looks at the additional injuries which can occur as a result of the workplace...

Case Study: Exploring other job options

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

This case study explores the importance of providing options for the injured worker's return to...

Case Study: I Told Them but They Didn't Listen

contributorA. Richey

Ms L is a right handed 46 year old who was employed for ten years to pack domestic cleaning...

Case Study: Back to the Future

contributorA. Richey

Ms P is a 59 year old woman who reported back problems as a result of her long term employment...

Webinar Recording: Getting stuck on modified duties - a case discussion

contributorDeborah Howard

Deborah Howard, a US return to work manager, faces many of the same issues Australian employers...

Case study: everyone has a role to play

contributorStefanie Garber

Employers and supervisors are key components of the return to work process. Without their...

Case Study: Let the client help you help them

contributorStefanie Garber

Each client comes with their own unique history, personality and circumstances.

Case study: Flexible approaches can kickstart cases

contributorStefanie Garber

Despite the best efforts of the return to work manager, some cases seem to make little progress....

The case of the "lying" handyman

contributorStefanie Garber

How can Return to Work professionals prevent suspicion and mistrust from derailing a claim?

Developing a successful rehabilitation program: case study

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Interview with Garry Pearce, Director of Rehabilitation for the Tasmanian Department of Health.

Case study: Tact and trust

contributorGabrielle Lis

Are your innovative ideas constantly met with suspicion? This case study from cotton-milling...

Sophie's choices (a case study)

contributorPam Garton, Abilita Services

A rehab provider who addresses the human impact of injury restarts stalled RTW for a...

Case Study: Mild traumatic brain injury

contributorBronnie Thompson

Just over two years ago I was in a hurry. I'd been to a store and was returning home to...

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...

Case study: Changing gears

contributorHeather Millar, writer, WorkCover

Motorcycle mechanic Craig can't wait to get back to work after breaking his femur and heel. Is...

Case Study: When return to work fails

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

This case study looks at a young man with a long career ahead of him and the reasons he will...

Returning to work after injury

contributorJennifer Goode

A positive story of a long road back to a better life.

A successful RTW case study under seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

contributorTheo Giantsos

Mr X had been a 'journeyman' worker for many years before he developed a destructive and...