Dr Sharman attended the 2015 Congress of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians held in Cairns recently. If particular interest was the development of the “Health Benefits of Good Work” Consensus Statement. This work builds on the previous “Health Benefits of Work” Consensus Statement, but places additional emphasis on the nature of the work.
Asbestos Medicals Now Available
This practice no longer provides asbestos medical assessments. Updated 14 November 2024
Brad Parker back as Director – Compensation and Communication with WorkSafe Tasmania
As from 11 May 2015 Mr Brad Parker has returned to this important position with WorkSafe Tasmania. Mr Damian Davidson is the Assistant Director – Compensation who I understand deals with issues that arise with the compensation system.
WorkCover to provide a Mentoring Service for doctors
WorkCover Tasmania have sought expressions of interest from doctors experienced in workers compensation to be available as mentors to other doctors. They plan to recruit 6 mentors for an 18 month trial. The service is called the Medical Advisory and Mentoring Services or MAMS.
Centre for Tasmanian Industry – Preferred Provider Arrangement
I am pleased to announce that Hobart Occupational Medicine has developed a preferred provider arrangement with the Centre for Tasmanian Industry. We can apply a discount for Pre-employment Medicals, Fitness for Work Assessments, Workplace Assessments and Immunisation Programmes for CTI clients. Contact Dr Sharman for details. See the CTI Website http://www.centretasindustry.com
Jardine Lloyd Thompson takes on the State Service!
I am advised that the insurance broking firm Jardine Lloyd Thompson Australia will take over the management of Workers Compensation for the Tasmanian State Service, replacing Marsh Pty Ltd who have the current contract. I understand that all new and remaining open claims will be transferred from Marsh Pty to JLT as from 01 July […]
No coverage by ACC in New Zealand for ‘RSI’ type disorders!
Dr John Quintner is a rheumatologist who has participated actively in the RSI debate since the 1980’s. He continues to contribute! He recently asked me to post an article: “FIBROMYALGIA AND NEW ZEALAND’S ACCIDENT COMPENSATION SCHEME” on my blog in relation to the acceptance of such disorders by the New Zealand Accident and Compensation Commission (ACC). […]
Ethics for Independent Medical Examiners – When can they take on treatment?
See Dr Sharman’s latest blog article that considers the circumstances in which an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) can get involved in treatment of the worker; Here is the link: Ethics 101 for IME’s – You Cannot Treat Too!
Proposed Comcare Changes – Dr Epstein’s blog
Dr Michael Epstein’s blog (Civil Forensic Psychiatry) provides a run down on the proposed changes to Comcare. It provides a very useful summary. Have a read: http://civilforensicpsychiatry.com.au/2015/04/proposed-comcare-changes-25-march-2015/
AMA President’s Award 2015
I was very honoured to be awarded the AMA President’s award for 2015 at the Annual General Meeting of AMA Tasmania in Launceston on 18 April. The award was in recognition of my role with the AMA Workers Compensation Reform Committee. Dr Bryan Walpole and Dr Bob Walker also received awards for their work with […]
