Medical Practitioner IME
Independent medical examiners (IME) are clinical professionals approved by the VWA to conduct independent medical examinations and report their findings for use in claims decisions.
More than 300 medical practitioner IME in over 25 specialities deliver up to 40 000 examinations each year, playing a critical role in ensuring the 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 and enter into an individual service agreement with the VWA. The framework applies stringent service terms, conditions and standards, including acceptance of peer review for quality assurance purposes, before being able to examine injured workers.
Reference Material For IMEs:
- Handbook for Independent Medical Examination Reports
- Standard IME Agreement
- s112 of the Accident Compensation Act (.pdf download from victorian law today)
- the IME Fee Schedule
- the IME Brochure Given To Workers
- the IME Service Standards
- the Quality Assurance Programme Questions and Answers Sheet
- the IME Induction Package from October 2003
- an explanation of the Complaint Handling Procedure
Contacting The VWA
If you are an approved IME, it is important for your practice and the Scheme that our database contains your latest information. If you have any changes, general questions regarding your Agreement, the role of IME or feedback, contact the IME Team :
Phone: (03) 9641 1757
Fax: (03) 9641 1842
Email: ime@workcover.vic.gov.au
Postal:
Medical Services Branch
Rehabilitation & Medical Services Division
Victorian WorkCover Authority
222 Exhibition Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
