New medical guidelines

New medical guidelines

WorkCover Tasmania Guidelines for the Assessment of Permanent Impairment – Version 3

Version 3 of the 'Guidelines for the Assessment of Permanent Impairment' is now available. Version 3 of the guidelines will apply to all assessments undertaken on or after 1 October 2011 and to all asbestos-related diseases that fall under the Asbestos Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act.

For more details and to download a copy click here.

Guideline to Completing Workers Compensation Medical Certificates Correctly

WorkCover has developed a new medical practitioner guideline for completing workers compensation medical certificates. This guideline provides medical practitioners with greater clarification on how to complete the new certificates.

For more details and to download a copy click here.