Tag Archives: compensation systems

Another Elephant? – Lessons from the Comminsure Scandal

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Tasworkdoc

The ‘Comminisure’ Scandal broke this week putting a media focus on the role of doctors within organisations and the potential for commercial interests to over ride the usual ethics of the medical profession. For those who didn’t watch 4 Corners … Continue reading →

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Towards Simplicity – Complex Case Management by Doctors

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Tasworkdoc

Information about how doctors can improve outcomes in compensation systems using a complex case management model Continue reading →

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AHPRA and IME’s

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Tasworkdoc

The WorkCover Victim’s Diary and Civil Forensic Psychiatry blogs have recently made commentary on issues with IME assessors and complaints processes. I have previously blogged about issues with IME assessors. IME’s – The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Pt … Continue reading →

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Let me Explain! – the purpose of my blog

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Tasworkdoc

  Recently I have received criticism that I am blaming the system, specifically the insurers/claims agents, for poor outcomes and not directing any criticisms towards other parties, particularly the medical profession (or injured workers themselves for that matter). The purpose of … Continue reading →

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Are our compensation systems an occupational hazard?

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Tasworkdoc

According to Wikipedia, ‘A hazard is a situation that poses a level of threat to life, health, property, or environment’ and, in relation to Workplace Health & Safety: ‘Although work provides many economic and other benefits, a wide array of workplace hazards also present risks to the health … Continue reading →

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Surveillance – Sharp Focus or Blunt Instrument?

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Tasworkdoc

In my work as an independent medical assessor, and occasionally as a treater, I am asked to view video surveillance of compensation claimants. This occurred again recently and caused me to reflect on the whole business of covert surveillance. There … Continue reading →

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How big is the Elephant in the Research Room?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Tasworkdoc

  A really effective way to annoy a worker on compensation payments (or any worker for that matter) is to not pay them properly. It is even more effective if the worker is already on legislated step-downs in their weekly … Continue reading →

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