GP’s play a critical role in Workcover by:
Accessing injuries and creating a recovery plan: GP’s access patients work-work related injuries, provide treatment and develop plans, including timelines for potential return to work.
Certifying Fitness to Work: GP’s regularly access patients’ ability to perform work duties and provide fitness certificates or recommendations for modified duties.
Co-Ordinating with Insurers and Employers: GP’s liaise with Workcover Insurers to ensure a safe return to work or adjustments in their roles when needed.
Fees : All Workcover payments must be paid by the patient until a Workcover claim number is provided to the practice.