MAT Quarterly, Spring 2011
Welcome to the Spring edition of the MAT Quarterly. In this
edition we discuss some recent and upcoming changes in the MATs,
regional tribunals, and the upcoming roll-out of iPads for our
Orthopaedic and Neurology members.
Also in this edition, we celebrate the Finalists of the Return
to work Awards 2011, 46 individuals and organisations who are
helping to build a strong return to work culture in Queensland.
As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts via the comments
section or an email to comms@qcomp.com.au
Elizabeth Woods
CEO
Q-COMP
Recent appointments for the Medical Assessment Tribunal
Tribunal appointments normally only occur as part of a
three-yearly cycle. The next round of appointments to the
various specialty tribunals is due to be effective from 1 July
2013, however Q-COMP occasionally has reason to request the
appointment of doctors to Tribunals outside of this usual cycle and
some out-of-cycle appointments have recently occurred.
Read Full ArticleImplementation of AMA5 to assess permanent impairment in the Queensland workers’ compensation scheme
The Queensland Government is adopting the 5th Edition
of the American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of
Permanent Impairment (AMA 5) as the method for assessing permanent
impairment in Queensland's Worker's compensation system.
Read Full ArticleFinalists announced for the Return to work Awards
Finalists have now been announced for the Return to work Awards.
Join with us in celebrating their amazing journeys and commitment
to helping injured workers return to work.
Read Full ArticleRegional tribunals
As part of Q-COMP's commitment to our regional stakeholders, the
MAT team are currently conducting tribunals in areas outside of
South East Queensland, with the aim of providing easier access for
those living in regional areas who have difficulty travelling to
attend tribunals in Brisbane.
Read Full ArticleiPad update
Our Orthopaedic and Neurology members will undertake training
and receive their iPads throughout October.
Read Full ArticleResources for your reference
We have recently obtained a copy of A Medical-Legal
Companion to the AMA Guides™ Fifth - Guides to
the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment for your reference.
Read Full ArticleQ-COMP Annual Report 2010/11 now available!
Q-COMP's Annual Report 10/11 is now available at qcompannualreport.com.au.
Our report to the Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial
Relations accurately reflects our financial and non-financial
performance from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011.
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