Tag Archives: Dr Peter Sharman

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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Update on “Tough Love”

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Tasworkdoc

I attended a meeting last night of medical practitioners with an interest in Workers Compensation. Some of them had read my blog article “Tough Love”. There was almost universal agreement that doctors do have a role in explaining to potential claimants … Continue reading →

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‘Tough Love’ – Do doctor’s have a role in keeping people out of the WC system?

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Tasworkdoc

The focus of my blog has been about changing the system to reduce the risks of a poor health outcome, but is there another facet to solving the problems I have highlighted? Should doctors make a conscious effort to keep people … 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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