Case conferences are an integral component of a proactive rehabilitation strategy. They allow key parties including the injured worker, the treating doctor, claims agent and rehabilitation provider to mutually agree and set goals, ensure roles and responsibilities are understood and agree on how outcomes are to be measured.
Case conferences also reduce the inefficient use of time and resources. For example, it reduces multiple contacts with the medical provider, employer, worker and others to a single meeting.
These conferences may also include including other treating practitioners or service providers such as psychologists, pain management specialists and return to work coordinators.
Case conferences are an effective tool for:
- medical certificate upgrades
- challenging unhelpful beliefs about function and/or work capacity
- ensuring key parties reach agreement on goals
- promoting a 'best case' scenario approach to problem solving and functional restoration.
All Rehab Management consultants are trained to chair and negotiate during a case conference. We have quality assurance processes in place to ensure consistency of performance and that agreed outcomes are achieved.
Expected Outcome
Case conferences bring the key parties together at one time to mutually agree goals and establish strategies to achieve them. It is an efficient and effective case management tool that ensures all parties understand their roles and are committed to achieving the agreed goals.
For more information on case conferences, please call us or email an enquiry.