Q-COMP: The Workers' Compensation Regulatory Authority
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Health Report

Issue 18
Summer 2012

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Congratulations to the winners of the Return to work Awards 2011

Queensland businesses and individuals took home top honours at the Q-COMP Return to work Awards 2011 ceremony on 26^th October.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/health-report/summer-2012/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-the-return-to-work-awards-2011!.aspx

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Return to work assist good-news story

David is a 50 yr old Terminal Operator who sustained serious injuries to his right leg after he was hit by a truck while riding his motorbike to work.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/health-report/summer-2012/return-to-work-assist-good-news-story-(1).aspx

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Medical fee review 2011

You may have noticed a few changes to the medical fees for GP's and Specialists.

In November 2010 Q-COMP commenced a medical fee review to research current fees for medical services and to establish whether the fees listed in the Q-COMP medical tables of costs were appropriate.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/health-report/summer-2012/medical-fee-review-2011.aspx

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Worker pleads guilty to providing false and misleading information regarding past history of back injuries

An Aged Care Employers Self-Insurance Group worker pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 17 November 2011 of providing false and misleading information to the insurer in relation to her past history of back injuries and back pain.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/health-report/summer-2012/worker-pleads-guilty-to-providing-false-and-misleading-information-regarding-past-history-of-back-injuries.aspx

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The only thing we have to fear is fear itself

Courtesy of Return To Work Matters, Dr Mary Wyatt discusses whether disability is more likely if a patient worries about their illness.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/health-report/summer-2012/the-only-thing-we-have-to-fear-is-fear-itself.aspx

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Regional network program picks up speed

Q-COMP is excited to announce the appointment of two additional regional representatives from Rockhampton and Townsville. Our newest representatives are a welcomed addition to our existing team from Mt Isa, Cairns and Mackay.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/health-report/summer-2012/regional-network-program-picks-up-speed.aspx

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So what does the research say?

We've recently established the Q-COMP research committee (QRC) to help oversee and manage projects, requests and initiatives funded by Q-COMP. All projects must aim to further our knowledge and understanding of the workers' compensation scheme with tangible outcomes. 

http://www.qcomp.com.au/health-report/summer-2012/so-what-does-the-research-say.aspx


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