I am running an information session entitled “What happened to RSI – Upper limb pain in the context of computer work – an occupational physician’s 30-year perspective” Unfortunately for interested locals, I am running the session in Canberra, Australia’s National Capital, but also arguably our RSI capital. The venue was chosen due to my involvement […]
Justice AND Harm Minimisation – is that possible? – medical file access by summons or subpoena
Further to my article – “Privacy of Medical Records – What does a recent AAT decision mean for patients and doctors?”, I have written a further article on this subject which reflects on my experiences with objections to release of medical files to insurers. See link below Peter Sharman 10 September 2019
Upper Limb Overuse in Computer Employment – a Literature Review – Seeking Funding
Dr Sharman has commenced a comprehensive Literature Review entitled: “UPPER LIMB OVERUSE & PAIN SYNDROMES IN THE CONTEXT OF COMPUTER WORK” The review will focus on the cause and relationship of these disorders to computer usage with emphasis on the prognosis and potential for progression of computer-related pain disorders to chronic pain disorders. There has […]
Dr Sharman on leave in late June / July
Dr Sharman will be on annual leave from Monday 25 June returning on Tuesday 24 July. Appointments for a newly referred patient to see Dr Sharman are available after his return from leave. During his absence Dr Helen McArdle will provide cover with a weekly presence in the practice. Any urgent referrals during this period […]
Open again for GP referrals
I am pleased to advise that I again have capacity to accept new general practitioner referrals both for opinions and ongoing management. While I am taking some leave in the second half of April, I am back to full capacity as from May 2018. Dr Helen McArdle also has some capacity for new GP referrals […]
Appointments with Dr McArdle and Dr Sharman
Dr Crowell is not currently available for consultation at Hobart Occupational Medice as he is working full-time in General Practice to complete his specialist GP qualifications. Dr Sharman has limited availability of new patient appointments for GP-referred patients, particularly where ongoing management and review is necessary. Dr McArdle has some capacity to accept referrals for […]
Tasmania’s Workers Compensation System on the national stage!
On Thursday last week I attended the Return to Work (RTW) Forum conducted by the Insurance Work and Health Group at Monash University. Prof Alex Collie was the principle presenter. The research presented included two studies about Tasmania’s workers compensation system. Most interestedly the evaluation of what is known as the Return to Work & […]
New Skills-based WorkCover Board appointments announced
The attached Media Release confirms the names of the successful appointees to the new WorkCover Board. Media Release – WorkCover Board appointments – February 2018 For commentary on the new board click on the link to my article: Great Expectations – The new ‘skills-based’ WorkCover Tasmania Board
Alex Collie Seminar 15 June – Fully Booked!
The Pre-Symposium Seminar organised by Hobart Occupational Medicine and presented by Prof Alex Collie from Monash University is full. The registrations are a veritable “Who’s Who” in Tasmania’s Workers Compensation Scheme, including doctors, allied health practitioners, rehabilitation providers, lawyers (plaintiff and defendant), employers, regulators and insurers. If you missed out on a place, please let […]
Tickets are Free! – Alex Collie Presymposium Seminar – June 2017 in Hobart
Hobart Occupational Medicine is pleased to advise that through sponsorship we are able to offer the Pre symposium Seminar with Alex Collie free of charge. Book direct for the Pre-Symposium Seminar with Professor Alex Collie @ RYCT to be held on the evening of Thursday 15 June 2017 at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania with Hobart Tickets or visit the […]