Medical Practitioner IME
Independent medical examiners (IMEs) are clinical professionals approved by WorkSafe to conduct independent medical examinations and report their findings for use in claims decisions.
More than 300 medical practitioner IMEs in over 25 specialties conduct independent examinations and provide independent clinical opinions, playing a critical role in ensuring the workers' compensation scheme provides the right treatments and benefits to injured workers.
For these reasons, an IME must be approved under section 112 of the Accident Compensation Act by signing the IME Declaration. The Declaration applies terms, conditions and standards including acceptance of peer review for quality assurance purposes.
The IME Manual:
- The IME Declaration
- Independent medical examinations report template and 'using' guide
- IME Service Standards
- Schedule of Fees for Medical Practitioners effective 1 July 2009
- QAP explanatory notes, QAP process and Peer Reviewer marking sheet
- Clinical Framework for the Delivery of Health Services
- IME Selection Process
- Selection Criteria for IME's
- Personal Safety and Security
- Independent medical examinations for injured workers
- Section 112 of the Accident Compensation Act 1985
- Authorised Agents
- Current Self Insurers
Personal Safety and Security
Contacting WorkSafe
If you are an approved IME it is important for your practice and the workers' compensation scheme that our database contains your latest information. If you need to update these details or have any general questions regarding your Declaration, the role of IMEs or feedback, please contact the IME Services Team:
Phone: (03) 9641 1757
Fax: (03) 9641 1927
Email: steve_varney@worksafe.vic.gov.au
Postal:
Clinical Services Branch
Health Services Group
WorkSafe
GPO Box 4306
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
