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Medical practitioners are central to Comcare's effective management of compensation claims for work-related injuries and illnesses.
Fact sheets
We have developed a number of factsheets for medical practitioners outlining the Comcare compensation process:
- Overview of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
- The treating doctor and workers’ compensation under the SRC Act
- The treating doctor’s interactions with other stakeholders
- Accepting liability for a claim
- Medical records, reports and certificates
- Rehabilitation and return to work policy and strategies
- Payment of accounts and fees
- Employees rights and responsibilities
- Key features of the Commonwealth workers’ compensation scheme
Medical service rates
Access a list of the current rates paid by Comcare for services provided by medical practitioners, including GPs, anaesthetists, occupational physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, psychiatrists and other specialists.
Permanent impairment
If a work-related injury or illness results in a permanent impairment, a claimant may be eligible for a lump sum payment.
Resources to assist medical practitioners when making an assessment:
