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AtalantaSenior Contributor
In response to: Freaking out the therapist.
utopiaSenior Contributor
In response to: Freaking out the therapist.
AtalantaSenior Contributor
In response to: Freaking out the therapist.
utopiaSenior Contributor
In response to: Freaking out the therapist.
AtalantaSenior Contributor
In response to: Freaking out the therapist.
utopiaSenior Contributor
In response to: Freaking out the therapist.
AtalantaSenior Contributor
In response to: Freaking out the therapist.
utopiaSenior Contributor
In response to: Freaking out the therapist.
AtalantaSenior Contributor
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StroppyContributor
"Workcover doctors in general are vile creatures. Always say as little as possible to them cause they will use every word against you."
There'd be more than one person out there who would agree with you 100% ! I deal with them this way:
-Answer their questions as best you can.
-If they attempt to get your back up then ask for a time out (they have to allow that).
-Ask that a friend or relative be allowed to sit in on the assessment. Some doctors will not allow this but some do.
-If they accuse you of something (like malingering) DON'T get your back up and get angry. Just tell them that is not the case and that, perhaps, they should re-read your file.
Remember; if you get stuffed around in an "independent medical assessment" you have the right to appeal the decision. You also have the right to complain about the doctor if you think he or she acted inapropriately or asked questions designed to get a negative reaction from you.
I've been to some assessments which were no different to seeing my own doctor...The assessor was calm, relaxed and asked pertinent questions. I've been to some where the doctor machine guns questions and does not wait to hear your answers or cuts your answers short. I've also gotten up and left an assessment when I felt the assessor was being callous or deliberately trying to hurt me. Once I left the assessor's office I rang and complained to the insurer and my doctor (so that a record was made). This ensures that you will probably be granted an assessment with another doctor.
Just remember...you are a good and decent person. You have nothing to hide. You are ill. The illness may not be visible, like having acne, but you are ill nonetheless.
In response to: Freaking out the therapist.
utopiaSenior Contributor
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