If a case manager wants to assess the status of a worker’s injury, or wants another opinion on whether the injury is work-related, they can refer the worker to an independent medical examiner — usually a relevant specialist.  But the It pays to care report identifies independent medical examinations (IMEs) as one of the main compensation system psychosocial factors that can enhance or impede recovery and RTW outcomes for injured...

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ReturnToWorkSA has partnered with Return to Work Matters to provide South Australian Return to Work Coordinators with a free online resource. This website gives coordinators access to practical injury management tools and instructive articles that summarize the findings of evidence based research.