Dear Doctor I am pleased to be able to host a newsletter that I hope will be of interest to all doctors with an interest in the interface between health and work – the world of occupational medicine. I would be pleased to publish anything submitted of general interest that is within that scope, particularly […]
Privacy of Medical Records – What does a recent AAT decision mean for patients and doctors?
Hobart Occupational Medicine and Comcare were recently parties before the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in relation to a dispute over Comcare’s access to a practice medical file. The return of summons hearing in February 2018 resulted in an unpublished decision to withhold consultation notes from Comcare. The published decision Carver and Comcare (Compensation) [2019] […]
Update about Appointment Availability
During 2019, Dr Sharman only has capacity for very limited numbers of GP referrals, and currently can only accept referrals of patients with specific disorders that fall uniquely within the field of occupational medicine i.e. workers affected by exposure to hazardous substances and occupational overuse disorders. Dr Sharman is taking 6 weeks leave in June […]
Dr Sharman is now accepting some limited GP referrals
As from the end of October, I am in a position to accept selected referrals from GP’s for advice about ongoing diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management. Due to the limited numbers of specialist occupational physicians based in Southern Tasmania, I have decided to only accept referred patients with specific disorders, uniquely within the field of […]
Books Closed for GP referrals
I regret to advise that I have made the decision to close my appointment diary for newly referred patients from GP’s until further notice. Due to high levels of demand and escalating workload, I am unable to accept new referrals. However, if there is an urgent situation that cannot be managed using alternative resources, I […]
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 & […]
