The referral pathways guide
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Meet the cliniciansClear, independent psychological reports.
A medico-legal report communicates psychological findings to an insurer or a statutory scheme: an independent, objective assessment prepared to meet the requirements of the matter at hand.
Matters an assessment can support.
Medico-legal psychological assessments are commonly requested by insurers and statutory schemes, and for related claims and applications.
- Personal injury and psychological injury claims.
- SIRA WorkCover NSW, CTP, Comcare, DVA and TAC matters.
- Victims Services and immigration or visa reports.
- Centrelink Disability Support Pension and Services Australia applications.
- Fitness, risk and return-to-work questions.
We agree on the specific questions the report must address before we begin, so the assessment answers exactly what the matter requires.
A thorough, defensible report.
Independent assessment combining interview, history and standardised testing, prepared to the standard insurers and schemes expect.
History & interview
Background, psychological history and a structured interview focused on the referral questions.
Psychometric testing
Standardised questionnaires selected to suit the specific requirements of the matter.
Opinion & diagnosis
Impression and diagnosis against DSM-5 criteria, with a clinical opinion on causation, prognosis and treatment.
Recommendations
Clear recommendations, including barriers to recovery and return to work, tailored to the questions asked.
Medico-legal assessments are conducted by a qualified psychologist. We do not provide forensic assessments, independent family-law reports or expert-witness reports for court; if your matter needs one, your solicitor can refer you to a psychologist who works in that area.
How the report comes together.
A typical assessment involves a minimum of three one-hour sessions, usually completed over four to six weeks.
- 1
Interview
A face-to-face interview covering history, the presenting matter and the referral questions.
Session one - 2
Testing
Administration of standardised psychometric questionnaires relevant to the matter.
Session two - 3
Review & report
We review related documents and correspondence, then prepare a written report. Shorter timeframes can be discussed.
Report
Fees quoted in writing first.
Medico-legal assessments and reports are quoted in writing from our fee schedule, plus GST, before we begin.
See fees- Requesting party: fees are usually met by the party requesting the report, such as a solicitor, insurer or scheme.
- Not a Medicare service: medico-legal reports are independent and fall outside Medicare, so no rebate applies.
- Clear scope: we confirm the questions, timeframe and estimated hours up front, so costs are transparent.
Things people ask before booking.
Who can request a medico-legal report?
How long does the process take?
How are medico-legal reports charged?
Are the reports independent?
What schemes and matters do you report for?
Independent reports, prepared with care.
Objective medico-legal psychological assessments and reports, prepared to the standard your matter requires. Scope and fees quoted in writing first.
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