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Our medical specialists provide an accurate assessment of a person’s function – through an independent lens. Understanding and quantifying the impact of a condition on an individual, and their work is our speciality.

LIME Medicolegal

December 6, 2024

Merry Christmas and our festive season closures

Our team are taking a short break to recharge.

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LIME Medicolegal

October 15, 2024

ISO certification achieved for ISO 9001 and ISO 27001

These globally recognised standards - established by the International Standard Organisation - affirm our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care .

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LIME Medicolegal and Dr Angus Forbes

April 24, 2024

Panel Insights: Should we still be contacting an employee's treating doctor?

One of the most frequently asked questions arose once again at our recent panel featuring Cheryl-Anne Laird (Mazars) and Dr Angus Forbes. Here’s some of what Dr Forbes shared in response:

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LIME Medicolegal

January 8, 2024

Festive Season Hours

We're having a short break. We'll be closing at 12 midday Friday 22 December 2023 and reopening 8 am Wednesday 3 January 2024

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June 30, 2023

Understanding Malingering, Feigning and Symptom Validity

In this guest blog, Clinical Psychologist, Dr Grant Blake provides his insights on this sometimes contentious topic.

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June 9, 2023

I’ve got a worker off work with a psychological condition.

Watch this 3 minute video of Dr Tim Doyle, Clinical Psychologist to learn about the kinds of questions a clinical psychologist can help answer in an IME.

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November 7, 2022

No shows and late cancellations?

Ever been there? Have you booked an Independent Medical Examination (IME), but had little confidence as to whether the individual would actually attend?

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LIME Medicolegal

August 11, 2022

New to medicolegal?

If you're looking for some tips to help guide you on how to refer or how to prepare your employee for an IME, read on.

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LIME Medicolegal

July 22, 2022

What does a pain medicine physician do in an IME?

About one in five people will experience persistent pain at some point in their lives. Management of chronic pain requires a multidisciplinary approach. We examine what an IME can offer.

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LIME Medicolegal

July 11, 2022

What is neuropsychological assessment?

With expertise in the objective assessment of cognition, a neuropsychologist can provide insights for people after brain injury or neurological disorders, including the long term impact on function.

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LIME Medicolegal

May 13, 2022

It Pays to Care

Bringing evidence-Informed practice to work injury schemes helps workers and their workplaces

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LIME Medicolegal

March 22, 2022

What happens at the end of my employee's WorkCover claim?

How do you know if a worker is able to manage all their duties? We explore how employers can gain an understanding of a person's abilities in a post-claim environment.

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July 13, 2021

What if you could get an expert OEP and Physiotherapist assessment at the same time?

You can! Book your IME + FCE appointment now at our Brisbane CBD rooms.

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LIME Medicolegal

July 3, 2020

Had a claimant with low back pain away from work more than seven weeks?

You might be interested in new Australian research published in June's edition of the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation

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LIME Medicolegal

February 21, 2020

Musculoskeletal disorders and musicians

A recent systematic review published in the International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health (Vol. 93, Issue 2) examined musculoskeletal disorders in professional musicians.

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LIME Medicolegal

January 20, 2020

Dr Sid O'Toole presenting on ASIEQ Panel

BT Lawyers is hosting 'RTW Intervention - a practical discussion on how to improve claims outcomes through RTW intervention'

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November 15, 2019

From E-Scooters to B-Doubles - Driving as a Safety Critical Role

Most of us drive every day. However, when a person is in a safety critical role, the consequences of an accident may be significant.

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Dr Angus Forbes

November 14, 2019

The ABC of Fitness for Duty

Fitness for Duty (FFD) Assessment is an often misunderstood tool in the injury management kit.

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LIME Medicolegal

September 26, 2019

Dr O'Toole's appointment as Chair of the AFOEM QLD Regional Committee

Dr O'Toole's appointment as Chair of the AFOEM QLD Regional Committee

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September 13, 2019

The perils of diagnosis by investigation

Recent research from June 2019 has shown there to be no significant difference in MRI findings between patients reporting pain to those without pain.

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Dr Angus Forbes

August 12, 2019

Good Housekeeping - White Paper

Good Housekeeping? Managing Health Risks in Domestic Staff

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August 12, 2019

Dash of LIME - Permanent Impairment

As part of our ongoing education initiatives we would like to introduce you to "A Dash of LIME". Our first topic is on Permanent Impairment Assessment.

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