GP Video
Used with thanks to WorkSafe Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission.
This video is useful for medical practitioners, and offers important tips and advice to complete an effective Certificate of Capacity.
Click on the image to watch the video.
WorkCover WA has issued the WorkCover WA Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, fourth edition with an operational date of 1 December 2016. For more information click the image.
General Practitioners – did you know long term absence from work can have an adverse impact on the mental and physical health of your patients? For information on how to engage injured workers about an early and safe return to work click here.
The information you provide on certificates matters. Explanatory notes are available here.
18 Jun
What do I charge for workers’ compensation treatment?
WorkCover WA publishes fees for medical and allied health treatments, and updates these in November each year. The fees are available at https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/resources/rates-fees-payments/#... Read More »
27 May
Invoicing workers’ compensation patients
WorkCover WA often receives enquiries from general practitioners, specialists and medical practice staff about how to invoice workers’ compensation patients. Generally, a worker will pay their medic... Read More »
14 May
New occupational cancer e-learning module
In some Australian workplaces, employees are exposed to a diverse range of carcinogens at higher concentrations and for longer periods of time than the general public. It has been estimated that 3.6 m... Read More »
Used with thanks to WorkSafe Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission.
Find out about the Certificate of Capacity and the role of the medical practitioner.
Publications to assist injured workers.
Resources available here.
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