What To Expect
at WPMS
Why You Are Attending
You have been booked for a Workers’ Compensation medical examination.
The purpose of this examination is to understand your work injury, your symptoms, and how your injury affects your ability to work and manage daily activities.
Before Your Appointment
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early, if possible.
Please bring:
Photo identification
Any braces, supports, or aids you use
A list of your current medications
Glasses or hearing aids if you use them
You do not need to bring scans or medical reports unless you have been asked to.
When You Arrive
Our staff will greet you and ask you to confirm some basic details.
If your appointment is by Telehealth, please make sure you are in a quiet, private place with a good internet connection.
During the Examination
The examination is done by a medical practitioner and usually takes 30–60 minutes.
The doctor will ask about how your work injury happened, your symptoms, how your injury affects your work and everyday life, and your medical and work history.
You will have time to explain your symptoms and difficulties in your own words.
Physical Examination
If you attend in person, the doctor may do a physical examination if needed.
The doctor will explain what they are doing and ask for your permission before examining you.
You can ask to pause or stop at any time.
For Telehealth appointments, the examination is limited to what can be done safely by video.
After the Examination
After your appointment, the doctor will write a medical report.
The report is sent to the person or organisation that referred you, such as your workers’ compensation insurer or your lawyer.
The report is not usually sent directly to you unless the referrer asks for this.
Important Information
INDEPENDENCE
The doctor is independent and does not work for your employer, insurer, or lawyer. They do not make decisions about your workers’ compensation claim or payments.
TREATMENT
No treatment is provided during this examination and your current treatment plan will not be changed.
If you see the same doctor for treatment at another time, this is done in a separate appointment.
Being Honest
Please answer questions honestly and describe how your symptoms affect you.
There are no right or wrong answers.
The goal is to make sure your condition is understood clearly and fairly.
Questions
If you have questions before your appointment, please contact the clinic.
This examination is to understand your condition, not to judge you.