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Medilaw’s spotlight doctor of the day: Dr Peter Sharwood, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Cairns, Rockhampton and Brisbane appointments available with Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Peter Sharwood. Dr Sharwood is available to assess all Orthopaedic injuries, with specialties in hand, upper limb and spine. Book an appointment with the Medilaw QLD team on 1300 633 452 or email clientservices@medilaw.com.au
Medilaw’s Newest Consultant: Dr Clare Wood, Occupational Physician
Introducing experienced Occupational Physician Dr Clare Wood. Dr Wood specialises in Functional Capacity Assessments, Occupational Performance Assessments, Infectious Disease and Pneumoconiosis and is available for Face-to-Face assessments in Brisbane and Telehealth assessments nationally. Learn more about Dr Clare Wood HERE To book an assessment, contact our team on 1300 633 452 or email clientservices@medilaw.com.au
Medilaw’s Newest Consultant: Dr Truls Bratten, Psychiatrist
Introducing Medilaw NSW/ACT’s newest Psychiatrist, Dr. Truls Bratten. Dr. Truls Bratten is an experienced Psychiatrist based in Sydney and specialises in Historical & Institutional Abuse, PTSD and Electroconvulsive Therapy. Learn more about Dr Bratten here – https://lnkd.in/gBjNvjpY To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bratten, call the Medilaw NSW/ACT team on 1300 633 452 or email adminNSW@medilaw.com.au
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor of the day: Assoc. Prof. Christian Rowan, Addiction Medicine and Pain Management Physician
Contact the Medilaw QLD Team to schedule an Appointment with Assoc. Prof. Christian Rowan. Assoc. Prof. Christian Rowan is an accomplished Addiction Medicine and Pain Management Physician specialising in Addiction Medicine, Pain Management, Medico-legal Aspects of Addiction Medicine & Pain, as well as Medico-legal Reporting of Pain Management & Rehabilitation Diagnosis. For more information, contact our team on
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor of the day: Dr. Jagannatham Alagarsamy, Psychiatrist
Medilaw have Telehealth and Face to Face Brisbane availability with experienced Psychiatrist Dr. Jagannatham Alagarsamy. Dr Alagarsamy specialises in Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Psychosis, Sleep Disorders, Learning Disorders, Old Age Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry. Contact the Medilaw QLD team on 1300 633 452 or email clientservices@medilaw.com.au to book an appointment now.
Medilaw Group Webinar Recording: Trauma management and recovery pathways
Register now to watch the recording of Medilaw Group‘s latest webinar: Trauma management and recovery pathways. Our expert panel, featuring Dr. Tanya Ahmed and Dr. Justine Schelle, alongside Medilaw Group’s Kylie Gould, delved into: Trauma and its lasting effects The importance of trauma-informed care Insights into identifying trauma histories in claims Strategies for supporting individuals who have experienced trauma Register
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor of the day: Dr Peter McMeniman, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Looking to book an assessment with an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Brisbane? Contact our team now to secure an appointment with Dr Peter McMeniman. Dr McMeniman specialises in lower limb injuries and sports injuries of the knee. Contact the Medilaw QLD team on 1300 633 452 or email clientservices@medilaw.com.au to book an appointment now.
MedHealth is recognised as one of Australia’s best places to work for the second year in a row
Medilaw is honoured to be part of MedHealth, recognised as one of Australia’s best places to work for the second year in a row by The Australian Financial Review and Inventium. This achievement would not have been possible without the incredible team that makes Medilaw such a fantastic place to work. 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to each of our each team members for their
Celebrating 5 years of excellence – the Medilaw Group story
Celebrating 5 years of excellence – the Medilaw Group story As Medilaw Group celebrates its 5th anniversary, we want to take a moment to reflect on our journey, achievements, and the impact we’ve made on the specialist medical opinion market in Australia. We’ve grown from a collective of local organisations to a cohesive, nationally recognised
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor of the day: Dr Robert Farnsworth, Orthopaedic Surgeon
𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵, 𝗨𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 Assoc. Prof. Robert Farnsworth is a Urologist and Rehabilitation Physician who has a specialist interest in paediatric and adult Urology. He is currently the Visiting Medical Officer of The Prince of Wales Hospital and is also a Conjoint Associate Professor at The University of New South Wales.
Meet our Victorian Orthopaedic Surgeons
𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮? Let’s introduce you to some of our local consultants: – 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲 – https://lnkd.in/gpX2a6T8 – 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘀 – https://lnkd.in/gYhe-EZP – 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 – https://lnkd.in/gCJnkxAt – 𝗗𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗴𝗴 – https://lnkd.in/g3_pFxqR Search for all our Orthopaedic Surgeons or our other consultants on
Medilaw Group Webinar Series 2023 – Managing Mental Health in Today’s Fast-Changing World: How to Lighten Your Mental Load and Thrive
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 – “𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲.” In this webinar, we’ll be discussing the impact of juggling it all in a fast-paced environment, both at home and work, in the post-COVID era. This webinar will dive
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor of the day: Adjunct Professor Dr Peter Boys, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Introducing today’s Medilaw spotlight consultant: Adjunct Professor Dr Peter Boys, Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Boys graduated from the University of Queensland and went on to undertake post-graduate studies and training in Cambridge, UK. Shortly after his return to Australia he took up the role of Director of Orthopaedic Training at The Prince Charles Hospital. Dr Boys’
Assessment availabilities in Gympie and Sunshine Coast in February 2023
𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁! 𝘿𝙧 𝙎𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙝 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣-𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩, 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙚. 𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮. 𝙄𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙠𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩. Dr Sarah Watts, completed her medical degree from the University of Queensland
Medilaw 2022 Holiday Opening Hours
The Medilaw team is here to help as we head toward the holiday season. Please note our office closure dates over the holiday period: – 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗩𝗜𝗖/𝗦𝗔/𝗧𝗔𝗦: Closed from 23rd December 2022, reopening on 3rd January 2023. – 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗤𝗟𝗗 & 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗡𝗦𝗪/𝗔𝗖𝗧: Closed on public holidays, open on 28, 29 and 30 December, resuming normal hours
Introducing Medilaw’s newest consultant: Dr Jatinder (Jay) Bains, Psychiatrist
Dr Jatinder (Jay) Bains is a Consultant Psychiatrist and a fellow of RANZCP. Dr Bains is currently a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Western Sydney Local Health District, a private practise Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist and a Coinjoint Lecturer at the University of Sydney. Dr Bains’ specialties are Trauma and Abuse and Psychotherapy. 𝘿𝙧 𝙅𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 (𝙅𝙖𝙮)
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor of the day: Dr Peter Winstanley, Orthopaedic Surgeon
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗗𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻. Dr Peter Winstanley is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association. Dr Winstanley is also a member of the Australian Foot and Ankle Society. Dr Winstanley’s professional interests encompass Foot and Ankle injuries, Arthritis and Osteoporosis, Joint Reconstruction
Medilaw Group & QBE Webinar – 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 with one-in-two Australians having one or more chronic conditions. Medilaw Group’s Kylie Gould hosted a panel discussion, in partnership with QBE Insurance, covering strategies to assist with managing employees’ non-work related conditions to help them return to work or stay at
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor of the day: Dr Peter McMeniman
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗗𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗰𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻, 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻. Dr Peter McMeniman is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association. He is the past-president to several professional bodies including the Australian Orthopaedic Association, Australian Sports Medicine Federation and the Australian Knee Society. Dr McMeniman’s
Medilaw Group Q4, 2022 Consultant Directory
The final edition of the Medilaw Group consultant directory is here! Make sure that you have the most up-to-date information about all our locations and consultants. Contact your local Medilaw office now to get a copy. 𝗘: info@medilaw.com.au 𝗣: 1300 633 452
Medilaw Queensland Legal Lunch – Gold Coast November 2022
The Medilaw and MindSense Centre of Psychiatry team are delighted to be hosting our Gold Coast customers for our inaugural legal lunch. A huge thank you to our guest speaker, Ghazala Watt, and to the Langham Hotel for the fabulous hospitality. We look forward to continuing to support our customers on the Gold Coast.
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor of the day: Assoc. Prof. Robert Farnsworth
Introducing today’s Medilaw spotlight doctor: Assoc. Prof. Robert Farnsworth. Assoc. Prof. Robert Farnsworth is a Urologist and Rehabilitation Physician who has a specialist interest in paediatric and adult Urology. Assoc. Prof. Robert Farnsworth was the Co-Director (Medical) of the Clinical Program Surgery and Ambulatory Care until retirement from his position in June 2022. 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛.
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor of the day: Dr Andrea Riha
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗵𝗮, 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁. Dr Andrea Riha is a Cardiologist who has been consulting in vascular medicine and cardiology at The Wesley Hospital for over 20 years. She has a particular interest in leg ulcers, vasculitis, deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, as well as cardiac risk factor prevention and
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗗𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱, 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁.
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗗𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱, 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁. Dr Ahmed is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and can assess cases involving personal injury, medical negligence, abuse, fitness for duties and complex psychiatric injuries including matters under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. 𝘿𝙧 𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙖 𝘼𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙙
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor of the day: Dr Richard Lewandowski
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗗𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗸𝗶, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻. Dr Richard Lewandowski is a highly regarded and experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 20 years of experience. His specialities are head and neck trauma and surgery, wound healing, scarring, burns and reconstructive surgery. 𝘿𝙧 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙨𝙠𝙞 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣-𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨
Medilaw Group Webinar 4, 2022 Recording – Managing risk, recovery and return to work in our new hybrid work environment.
𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 Medilaw Group 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟮.𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀. Almost twice as many employed Australians worked from home one or more times a week in April 2022 compared to the start of COVID-19 restrictions in March 2020. Join our resident host, Kylie Gould, and our
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor of the day: Dr Susan Van Den Berg
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗗𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗴, 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁. Dr Susan Van Den Berg is currently a Clinical Neuropsychologist at St. Vincent’s Clinic and is a Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist at NSW Corrective Services. Dr Van Den Berg can assess cases involving personal injury, NSW CTP and medical negligence. Dr Van Den Berg graduated
Introducing the newest addition to the Medilaw team: Dr William Lugg
Introducing the newest addition to the Medilaw team: Dr William Lugg, Psychiatrist. Dr William Lugg is a psychiatrist and a fellow of RANZCP. He can assess anxiety and mood disorders, PTSD and neurodevelopment disorders. Dr Lugg graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and gained his Masters of Psychiatry from
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor for the week: Dr Philip Sheard
Introducing Medilaw’s spotlight doctor: Dr Philip Sheard, Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dr Philip Sheard is a well-regarded Orthopaedic Surgeon with special expertise in the management of trauma injuries and spinal conditions. He can assess cases involving spine, sports injuries, trauma and general orthopaedics (upper and lower limb). Dr Sheard is skilled in the provision of medico-legal assessments
PIEF Conference 2022 Wrap-up
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Medilaw Group booth to have a chat with the team at the PIEF Conference last week! It was wonderful to see so many customers and industry colleagues from around Australia and Kylie Gould, Nina Tempelhof and Chantelle Parrott Parrot enjoyed an amazing two days of connection and education. We were proud to have Medilaw Specialist Dr. Christian Rowan partner with David
RANZCP Faculty of Adult Psychiatry 2022 Conference Gold Coast
Medilaw’s Consultant Recruitment Liaison Manager, Christine Richards recently exhibited at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Faculty of Adult Psychiatry 2022 conference on the Gold Coast. The theme “Unity is strength” certainly does reflect the importance of coming together in times of uncertainty.
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor for the week: Dr Robert May
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺: 𝗗𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘆, 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁. We welcome Dr May, psychiatrist and a fellow of RANZCP. Dr May can assess anxiety and mood related disorders, trauma matters and general adult psychiatry. Dr May graduated from the Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and gained
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor for the week: Dr Paul Belt
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄’𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸: 𝗗𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻. Dr Paul Belt is a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He is able to assess cases involving plastic and reconstructive surgery, scar and lacerations, and cosmetic surgeries. Dr Paul Belt is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Australian Medical
Introducing the newest addition to the Medilaw team: Dr Stephen Thornley
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺: 𝗗𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁 Dr Stephen Thornley is an Endocrinologist with over 20 years’ experience. He graduated from the University of Sydney with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and, in 1996, was admitted as a Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Endocrinology and Diabetes.
R U OK? Day 2022 – Medilaw VIC/TAS/SA
𝗥 𝗨 𝗢𝗞? Sometimes, a simple question is all that’s needed. The staff and consultants at the Medilaw VIC/SA/TAS team put some time aside in their busy schedules to catch up see how everyone in the team is going. It’s important to take a step back to connect with our colleagues and friends, not just on R U
R U OK? Day 2022 – Medilaw QLD
The Medilaw QLD team knows that it’s very important to take a step back to connect with people we spend most of our week with. It’s was great to sit down and catch up with colleagues and friends and check in to see how they are going, not just today, but every day. A simple conversation could
R U OK? Day 2022 – Medilaw NSW/ACT
𝗥 𝗨 𝗢𝗞? Building meaningful relationships is very important at Medilaw NSW/ACT. This week, the Medilaw NSW/ACT team caught up in person and let their inner Picasso out over an evening of Paint and Sip and morning games. The connections and conversations that take place on the phone or face to face are so meaningful and
Medilaw Group Webinar Series 2022 #3 – Understanding the role and versatility of Occupational Physicians recording
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
(Medilaw NSW’s 1st Birthday) Improved customer experience since becoming Medilaw NSW – Lynn Wong
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Medilaw Group Q3, 2022 Consultant Directory
MEDILAW GROUP Q3, 2022 CONSULTANT DIRECTORY IS NOW READY! We’ve added new consultants and more locations, so make sure you have the latest copy to ensure you have the most up to date information about our consulting team. Contact your local Medilaw office now to get a copy
Medilaw NSW/ACT’s newest Client Relationship Manager – Chantelle Parrott
Introducing the newest addition to the Medilaw NSW team, Chantelle Parrott. We sat down with her to find out more about her. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Earlier this month I moved up to Sydney from Geelong, Victoria – my first time living in NSW (or anywhere that isn’t Geelong). The past
(Medilaw NSW’s 1st Birthday) The last 10 years – Jade Burns
Jade Burns – National Specialist Engagement Manager, Medilaw NSW/ACT I have worked here for ten years this past May, starting in an entry-level role with MLO coordinating supplementary reports, moving on to doctor panel recruitment and management and then joining forces with AMLG and embarking on our adventure of rebranding to Medilaw together. Along
(Medilaw NSW’s 1st Birthday) The first 12 months of Medilaw NSW and highlights – Jonathan Davies
Jonathan Davies – General Manager, Medilaw NSW/ACT In September 2021 we merged two well-known medico-legal brands, MLO and AMLG, into Medilaw NSW/ACT. Medilaw NSW/ACT now sits in the Medilaw Group family, providing a truly national medico-legal service. MLO and AMLG were well known for their strong cohort of doctors and robust opinions. These brands
(Medilaw NSW’s 1st Birthday) Why we rebranded and vision for Medilaw NSW – Michael McIntosh
Michael McIntosh – Executive General Manager, Medilaw Group Why we rebranded and vision for Medilaw NSW The decision to rebrand AMLG and MLO to Medilaw NSW was not an easy one as they were both very proud and successful brands in a very competitive NSW IME market. The overall feedback from national clients as
NAIDOC WEEK 2022
This week is NAIDOC Week. Medilaw is celebrating NAIDOC week to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme is 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗽! 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽! 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗨𝗽! – it is an important reminder to continue to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and also a time to
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor for the week: Dr John Quinn
Introducing Medilaw’s spotlight doctor for the week: Dr John Quinn, Vascular Surgeon. Introducing Medilaw’s spotlight doctor for the week: Dr John Quinn, Vascular Surgeon. Dr Quinn is an experienced Vascular Surgeon in both open and endovascular surgery. Since 2009, he has held the position of Director of Vascular Surgery at the Princess Alexandra
Medilaw’s spotlight doctor for the week: Dr Peter McCombe
Introducing Medilaw’s spotlight doctor for the week: Dr Peter McCombe, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon. Dr Peter McCombe undertook a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at University of Queensland. Dr McCombe became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dr McCombe has a special interest in conditions