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SplashContributor
In response to: Dealing with doctors
Unknown userMember
Hi there @Splash
That is a really good question! Hopefully some of the members can come and give you some advice on this matter.
Is this person seeing a psychologist? Perhaps they can work with a psychologist to derive a plan to assist them in getting back to work?
Take care.
In response to: Dealing with doctors
TiggerooSenior Contributor
Heya @Splash,
I will share all i know with you! if you have questions, please fire away!
Just so you know me a little, i have a partner who lives with bipolar (currently unable to work due to anxiety) and as a bonus, i am the practice manager of a private GP surgery!
RTW programs are challenging for everyone involved... patients, GP's and the employers, unfortunately though... insurance companies love them!
So if the person is under workers compensation the guidelines are quite clear for a return to work plan. Contact the workcover/worksafe helpline for your state and speak with a consultant, they are really knowledgable and ususally pretty helpful.
If they are not on workers comp, it is easiest to get the GP to follow the same model anyway. The patient will need a GP Mental health Care plan, this can be done by the GP or with the help of the Psychiatrist. One of the goals of the plan must be to return to work by xxx(date). they need to list what they will do to achieve this, i.e. fortnightly psychology sessions, monthly medication reviews, slowly increasing hours/days at a steady rate. the GP can advise an expected return to capacity date, but as we know with MH, this can change drastically with small changes. as long as the GP keeps the plan up to date, the employer/insurer should be happy.
I hope that is what you were after, if not, steer me in the right direction and i will try my best to help
xx
Tigz
In response to: Re: Dealing with doctors
Unknown userMember
Hi @Splash,
Thank you for your input @Former-Member and @Tiggeroo.
It is a great question and I wonder if any other community members have had experiences they could share which might be helpful to hear?
There is a national line you can call the Fairwork Ombudsman on 13 13 94, they might be able to asist your enquiry too? The website for that can be found here
Wishing you all the best @Splash please let us know if we're not on the right track.
Happy Friday!
Pebbles
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SplashContributor
In response to: Dealing with doctors
SplashContributor
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