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Trauma management and recovery pathways

Speakers:

• Dr Tanya Ahmed, Psychiatrist, Medilaw
• Dr Justine Schelle, Psychiatrist, Next Health

This thought-provoking webinar explores the growing prevalence of trauma, its acute and long-term impacts and the importance of trauma-informed care. Gain valuable insights into identifying potential histories of trauma in claims and receive up-to-date advice on being trauma informed.

Discover practical strategies for supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and understand how past trauma can impact their return to work.

Facilitated by Medilaw Group’s National Account and Marketing Manager, Kylie Gould.

Managing Mental Health in Today’s Fast-Changing World: How to Lighten Your Mental Load and Thrive 

Speakers:

• Dr Catherine Nyuthe, Psychiatrist, Medilaw
• Dr Olivia Lee, Psychiatrist, Next Health
• Emma Lovett, Injury Management Specialist, Kairros Pty Ltd
• Dr Amanda White, Neuropsychologist, Medilaw

In this webinar, we’ll be discussing the impact of juggling it all in a fast-paced environment, both at home and work.

This webinar will dive into the impacts of these changes on mental health and provide strategies for managing the well-being of your clients.

Facilitated by Medilaw Group’s National Account and Marketing Manager, Kylie Gould.

Medilaw Group & QBE employer Webinar – Strategies for managing non work related medical conditions

Speakers:

• Dr Justine Schelle – Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
• Dr Kalesh Seevnarain – Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
• Georgia Zilinskas – Injury Management Advisor, QBE

“Strategies for managing non work related medical conditions”

Chronic conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, back pain, cancer and mental health conditions are becoming increasingly common.

One in Two Australians had 1 or more of 10 chronic conditions listed by The Australian Institute of Health & Welfare in 2020/21.*

These conditions can impact how people perform the inherent requirements of their role at work and their recovery from work related injuries.

Our panel discussion will cover strategies to assist with managing employees non work related conditions to help them return to work or stay at work safely.

*https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports-data/health-conditions-disability-deaths/chronic-disease/overview

Medilaw Group Webinar Series 2022 #4 – Managing risk, recovery and return to work in our new hybrid work environment

Speakers:

• Dr Michael Lucas – Occupational Physician, Medilaw Group
• Dr Ghazala Watt – Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
• Ben Lingard – Area Manager VIC/TAS/ACT/QLD, WorkFocus Australia
• Andrew Mills – Business Development Manager, WorkFocus Australia

“Understanding the role and versatility of Occupational Physicians”

For many businesses, the pandemic changed the traditional 9-to-5 work at the office mind set, resulting in a significant portion of the Australian workforce adopting hybrid workforce models. In addition, retail and other large indoor environments continue to have higher exposure rates of COVID-19 and other outbreaks such as influenza.

So, how do these issues impact on recovery and the capacity for returning to work?

Medilaw Group and WorkFocus Australia have combined their knowledge and expertise to explore what these changes and challenges mean, how to manage the risks and what return-to-work looks like in a new hybrid work environment.

Medilaw Group Webinar Series 2022 #3 – Understanding the role and versatility of Occupational Physicians

Speakers:

• Dr Kalesh Seevnarain – Occupational Physician, Medilaw Group
• Dr Brian Dare – Occupational Physician, Medilaw Group
• Dr Tim Hwang – Occupational Physician, Medilaw Group

“Understanding the role and versatility of Occupational Physicians”

Our resident host, Kylie Gould and expert panel discussed the role of an Occupational Physician and how their expertise can be best utilised when providing an independent medical examination.

This webinar aims to educate you on the types on injuries an Occupational Physician can provide an opinion on and what methods are used to determine that opinion within their consultation.

Medilaw Group Webinar Series 2022 #2 – Chronic Pain – A multifaceted view of a complex problem

Speakers:

• Dr Terence Lim – Pain Physician, Medilaw Group
• David Riley – Account Manager, Kairros
• Galit Bailey – Psychologist, AtWork Australia

“Chronic Pain – A multifaceted view of a complex problem”

Join our talented and diverse panel as we explore living with pain, coping with pain, working with pain and what happens when pain disrupts daily lives.

Medilaw Group Webinar Series 2022 – Understanding and managing mental health in the current COVID climate

Speakers:

Dr Justine Schelle – Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
Rita Kadaoghlanian – Rehab Counsellor, WorkFocus Australia
Mathew Clark – Work Health and Safety Specialist, MedHealth

Three years into the pandemic, the cumulative impact of lockdowns, changing restrictions, working from home, stretch workforces and the latest variant, Omicron, are taking their toll.

This discussion delved into identifying signs of anxiety and burnout, tips for managing wellbeing and maintaining good mental health, supporting your employees and colleagues as they isolate, recover, and return to work.

Medilaw Group Webinar Series 2021 – Highlight Reel

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗹

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙
Medilaw Group quickly adapted our national education program to a webinar series as the impacts of COVID lockdowns were felt in early 2020.

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪!
Since our first webinar over 18 months ago, we have had over 5700 of our customers tune in to over 20 webinars featuring more than 50 expert panelists.

We appreciate your support for our webinar program and we hope you have enjoyed joining in our conversations.

Assessing institutional abuse and sensitive cases

***PLEASE NOTE THIS WEBINAR IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO LAW FIRMS MANAGING THESE CASES***

Speakers:

• Associate Professor Michael Robertson, Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
• Dr Martin Allan, Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
• Dr Zeeva Cohen, Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group

This is an opportunity to hear firsthand from three of our expert consultants about considerations for preparing your brief and letter of instruction. Our panel also delve into addressing questions of causation, creating a suitable environment for the assessment, phenomenon of revicitimisation and accumulated trauma and the context of vulnerable populations.

Concussion – The knock on effects

Speakers:

• Dr Noel Saines, Neurologist, Medilaw Group
• David Riley, Account Manager, Kairros Pty Ltd
• Evelyn Chen, Neuropsychologist, Medilaw Group

Our multidisciplinary panel delved into:

• Concussion – what is it, symptoms to look out for and emerging information about long term impacts
• The incidence of concussion in personal injury
• Treatment recommendations and guidelines and,
• Considerations for returning to work

Telehealth – Your Questions Answered

Speakers:

• Dr Ghazala Watt, Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
• Dr Phillip Truskett, General Surgeon, Medilaw Group
• Cassandra Boyd, Clinic Coordinator, Medilaw Group

We want to ensure that everyone has continuous access to specialist opinions no matter where they reside.

Over the last 18 months, Telehealth assessments have rightly earned their place in the suite of medicolegal assessment services and it has gone beyond just increasing access to regional areas. It has opened access to a range of specialists and a range of availabilities for all clients with a suitable telehealth case.

We’ve set up a Q+A session with our expert panel to discuss the most common questions that you might have about Telehealth.

Our resident host, Kylie Gould sat down for a Q+A session with our expert panel to discuss the most common questions about Telehealth.

Engaging and supporting and ageing workforce in 2021 and beyond

Speakers:

• Dr Michael Bowles, Occupational Physician, Medilaw Group
• Dr Zeeva Cohen, Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
• Ben Lingard, State Manager, WorkFocus Australia

This webinar discusses Australia’s ageing workforce, and how to engage and support older workers in this new world of changing roles, working remotely and greater engagement with technology.

Now’s the time to talk mental health in the
Territory

Speakers:

• Dr Justine Schelle, Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
• Scott Moss, Manager, TIO
• Kye Brown, Branch Manager, Gallagher Bassett
• Mei Ling Yong, Customer Experience Manager, WorkFocus Australia

This webinar delves into a range of mental health issues, services and considerations that are uniquely experienced by residents of the Northern Territory.

Chronic Pain and Long Tail Claims

Speakers:

• Dr Christian Rowan, Addiction and Pain Management Physician, Medilaw Group
• Dr Martin Allan, Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
• Shane Butcher, Principal, LawPartners

This webinar covers both long term claims (eligibility, entitlements and requirements to name a few) and chronic pain (what it is, associated conditions, symptoms, support and strategies on how to best treat it without depending solely on prolonged pain medication).

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Speakers:

• Dr Simon White, Occupational Physician, Medilaw
• Professor Peter Steadman, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Medilaw Group
• David Riley, Account Manager, Kairros

Work environments can impact our entire physique and emotional outlook. This webinar discusses the specifics relating to knees and shoulders in a repetitive environment and the importance in approaching rehab for shift workers differently, particularly with fatigue management. Delivered in partnership with Kairros.

2020 Wrapped Up

Speakers:

• Kim Dunne, Gallagher Bassett
• Gavin Mathieson, Suncorp Group
• Elke Gjergja, MedHealth
• Kristine Gatt, WorkSafe Victoria
• Mark Raberger, MetLife Australia & ALUCA

Twas a month before Christmas, when we all caught our breath and looked back at 2020 and thought – what will be next? This interactive session will cover a range of topics as we reflect upon our experiences of 2020 and look forward to what the future holds for our industry.

Somatoform Disorders

Speakers:

• Dr Robin Chase AM, Occupational Physician, AMLG
• Corina Della-Posta, Psychologist, WorkFocus Australia
• Dr Aleksandar Janca, Psychiatrist, Next Health

Somatoform disorders often mean that a person lives with a condition that is often misunderstood or misdiagnosed with no adequate explanation. Despite detailed diagnostic tests, patients with this disorder often suffer greatly, both psychologically and physically due to misconceptions by doctors that they don’t want to be helped, or because of their own feelings of insecurity about being helped. Delivered in partnership with WorkFocus Australia.

Understanding the Cultural Factors that Impact Recovery

Speakers:

• Dr Ghazala Watt, Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
• A/Prof Michael Robertson, Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
• Danielle Brown, General Manager, Kairros

This special educational webinar shares insights from Medilaw Group as we to discuss cultural factors that impact on recovery, including considerations and effective management techniques to ensure the best outcome for your client. Delivered in partnership with Kairros.

Decoding Medical Reports, Terminology and Implementing Recommendations

Speakers:

• Dr Michael Lucas, Occupational Physician, Next Health & Medilaw
• Dr Todd Gothelf, Orthopaedic Surgeon, AMLG & MLO
• Ellen Watson, Rehab Consultant & Physiotherapist, WorkFocus Australia

In this webinar our expert panel spend time reviewing common medical terminology, in particular terms that are used in medical and rehab reports and reviews, delving into what certain phrases mean and discussing how to identify the key findings that help set the plan for implementing recommendations. Delivered in partnership with WorkFocus Australia.

Inside a Telehealth Assessment

Speakers:

• Dr Ben Duke, Psychiatrist, Medilaw Group
• Dr Simon Journeaux, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Medilaw Group
• Jason Vowles, Exercise Physiologist, Be Active Health Solutions

This webinar lifts the lid on a telehealth IME assessment so you can better understand the process and confidently walk your clients through what to expect. Delivered in partnership with Be Active Health Solutions. Please contact Kylie Gould to receive a copy of the recording: kylie.gould@medilaw.com.au