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Anna Kelsey-Sugg
There is a way of minimising the adverse effects trauma workers are exposed to. It start with acknowledging "vicarious trauma."
Dr Mary Wyatt
How do doctors assess a person's ability to work? What factors come into play when they make their decision?
Dr Mary Wyatt
How patients communicate has an important influence on the treatment they receive. What is the impact of distress?
Dr Mary Wyatt
Let's put some evidence behind sick certificates. The more that's known, the better off the whole system will be.
SuperDoc
Our Superhero Superdoc is back on back pain and the importance of not being afraid of it. Fear causes worse outcomes.
Dr Mary Wyatt
How do you deal with musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace?
Dr Mary Wyatt
Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of compensated injury, but what exactly are they?
Dr Mary Wyatt and Tom Barton
If an employee you are assisting is considering surgery, you can make a difference to their recovery and return to work by discussing the decision-making process with them.
Christine Paul
Most of us do not think about consciously connecting our mind with our body, breath and soul; but research shows benefits for RTW.
Tom Barton
We look at 10 ways to deal with the stress of chronic pain.
Gabrielle Lis
Are opioids a safe and effective treatment for acute pain? How about chronic pain? What are the risks and benefits?
Dr Mary Wyatt and Tom Barton
An fledgling occupational therapist asks for help communicating with patients about back pain. We deliver, with a little help from our international friends...
Dr Mary Wyatt
Despite growing perceptions that workplace activities cause and complicate injuries, the evidence suggests the opposite.
Tom Barton
Understanding how distress interferes with recovery is the key to addressing difficult RTW cases.
