If your injury or illness is of a physical nature and you have any x-rays, please bring them to your appointment. 

You will need to show photo identification so please bring your driver's licence or passport.

Please wear loose and comfortable clothing to the consultation. Underwear must be worn. Our specialist consultant will need to uncover the relevant area to examine it properly.

Men

For examination of:

• Hand and elbow - please wear a short sleeve shirt
• Shoulder - any type of shirt is okay. Our specialist consultant may ask you to remove the shirt during the consultation
• Spine - any type of shirt is okay. Our specialist consultant may ask you to remove the shirt if needed during the consultation
• Legs - please wear shorts as our specialist consultant will often need to examine your legs
• Hips - please wear shorts
• Knees - please wear shorts. Our specialist consultant will need to examine most of your thigh during the assessment. If you wear long trousers, you may be asked to remove them
• Feet - shorts are best but long trousers are acceptable if they are relatively loose and can be easily rolled up to the knee. You will need to remove your shoes.

Women

Wearing a pair of bike pants or leggings is most helpful so you don't have to undress. For examination of:

• Hand and elbow - please wear something with short sleeves;
• Shoulder - the best thing is a sleeveless top with an easily removed jacket, particularly if you are susceptible to the cold. Please avoid a long sleeve blouse as you may need to remove it to adequately examine your shoulder;
• Spine - the best option is a blouse and medium length skirt, or loose-fitting trousers. Shorts or bike pants are suitable
• Hips - a medium length skirt or loose-fitting trousers. Shorts or bike pants are suitable
• Knees - a medium length skirt or loose-fitting trousers. Shorts or bike pants are okay. Our specialist consultant needs to examine most of your thigh during the assessment. Please avoid wearing long, tight pants or jeans;
• Feet - a medium length skirt or loose-fitting trousers. Shorts or bike pants are suitable. Our specialist consultant will need to examine from your knees down to your feet.

Prior to seeing you, the Medilaw specialist consultant will review the existing information and reports that have been provided by the organisation that arranged your appointment.

Your independent medical examination will provide an impartial opinion to help determine the medical and/or rehabilitation needs of your injury.

The cause of injury or illness and a return to work status are determined as well an impairment rating, if requested.

The main issues asked to be addressed in an independent medical examination are:

• diagnosis
• cause of the injury or illness
• prognosis
• maximum medical improvement
• percentage of impairment rating
• work capability
• appropriateness of care
• recommendations 

The specialist consultants who perform independent medical examinations are not in a position to provide you with guidance or actual treatment for your condition - this is best provided by your treating medical practitioner.

The consultation will usually commence with an interview and questions about the history of your condition and some more general questions about your domestic, recreational and employment history.

Spouses or family members must refrain from answering questions on behalf of the person being examined, and we reserve the right to conduct the assessment without spouses, family members or other support persons being present.

A physical examination may also be required depending upon the nature of your condition. It may be necessary for you to disrobe to your underwear. Gowns are provided and female patients may have an adult companion with them during the examination, or they may request the presence of a female member of the Medilaw staff.

At the completion of the examination you are then free to depart and the specialist will prepare their report.

Medilaw medical specialists make every effort to keep to scheduled appointment times. The organisation that arranged your appointment will advise you at what time you need to arrive for your appointment.