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In this case study, an insurance lawyer outlines the legal perspective on conflicting medical...
Mr L, a tall, solid-framed, right-handed 58 year old man, reported pain in his right elbow....
Michael was a 48-year-old machine operator. He had been at the workplace for nine months. During...
Workers with injuries sustained away from work may be tempted to protect their financial...
This case study looks at the additional injuries which can occur as a result of the workplace...
This case study explores the importance of providing options for the injured worker's return to...
Ms L is a right handed 46 year old who was employed for ten years to pack domestic cleaning...
Ms P is a 59 year old woman who reported back problems as a result of her long term employment...
Deborah Howard, a US return to work manager, faces many of the same issues Australian employers...
Mandy Stuart & Carol Churchill
Bullying/harassment claims can be complex to assess and manage. A thorough assessment may...
Employers and supervisors are key components of the return to work process. Without their...
Each client comes with their own unique history, personality and circumstances.
Despite the best efforts of the return to work manager, some cases seem to make little progress....
How can Return to Work professionals prevent suspicion and mistrust from derailing a claim?
Interview with Garry Pearce, Director of Rehabilitation for the Tasmanian Department of Health.
Are your innovative ideas constantly met with suspicion? This case study from cotton-milling...
A rehab provider who addresses the human impact of injury restarts stalled RTW for a...
Just over two years ago I was in a hurry. I'd been to a store and was returning home to...
Encouraging an injured worker to retrain and undertake self-management strategies could save...
A worker's confidence and approach to self-management can make the difference between a...
A case discussion with Andrew Paice of Nabenet and Lucia Tsui of Allianz.
Heather Millar, writer, WorkCover
Motorcycle mechanic Craig can't wait to get back to work after breaking his femur and heel. Is...
This case study looks at a young man with a long career ahead of him and the reasons he will...
A positive story of a long road back to a better life.
Mr X had been a 'journeyman' worker for many years before he developed a destructive and...