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Second Opinion Medical Services
What is a second opinion medical service?
Second opinion medicine services are a clinical support tool that provides work injury patients with quick access to a second opinion from leading South Australian medical specialists on:
- diagnosis
- prognosis
- treatment planning
- approaches for supporting recovery and improving a patient’s functional abilities.
What is included in second opinion medical services?
These services include but are not limited to:
- a consultation between the referred worker and appropriate medical specialist
- initial telephone feedback to the worker’s treating GP after the consultation
- a short 1-2 page, clinically focused, written consultation summary containing advice and recommendations for improving patient recovery and functioning.
Please contact us to find out if a second opinion for your patient's condition may be beneficial.
Who can access second opinion medical services?
GP's who are working with patients on work injury claims.
When is a second opinion used?
A second opinion may be sought:
- when a patient’s recovery has stalled
- when non-injury factors are impacting upon a patient's recovery and return to work
- at any time during the life of a claim.
What is not covered in second opinion medical services?
A second opinion medicine service will not provide:
- medico-legal opinion
- advice about claim liability.
Second Opinion Medicine Referral Option
Please fill in and complete the form which can be downloaded via the button below. Once completed please send to
60A Dakota Drive
Parafield
SA 5106
Phone: 08 8267 6886
Fax: 08 8267 2889
Email: reception@employmentmedicine.com.au
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