LIME Medicolegal

The carols are playing, the tree is up and the Elves at LIME Medicolegal are busy writing Christmas cards. 🎄 This year the Elves are going old school with stamps you have to wet to activate the adhesive. Talk about a trip down memory lane! We even used a sponge. 📅 Our team will be taking a short break to recharge with the LIME Medicolegal office closed from 23 December 2024 - 3 January 2025. Seasons Greetings.

WorkCover Queensland has sent out an email with great resources for supporting workers mental health. The website has some fantastic resources - videos, factsheets - to support workplaces with how to: - talk about mental health concerns - identify warning signs - understand why physical injuries can lead to mental injuries We highly recommend accessing those resources.

Do you need to schedule an IME before the end of 2024? LIME Medicolegal has ONE appointment left for this year! Dr Angus Forbes has an appointment available in Brisbane on November 8th. You can book this online through our website, or call our friendly booking team between 8am and 4pm tomorrow on 1300 333 767. This appointment won't last long - get in quick.

We're excited to be at the Work Well Conference today with Phoenix Occupational Medicine.

How does your organisation respond when an employee discloses that they or someone they care for have dementia? It is a growing issue and we note that numbers of people living with dementia are expected to double by 2058. Whilst medical researchers are on the lookout for new ways to prevent people developing the condition - organisations like Dementia Australia are driving for an approach to create Dementia Friendly Communities. Our September newsletter (landing in your inboxes today) covers some of the key considerations for organisations. Not a subscriber? Complete the contact form on our website (https://lnkd.in/g6jHhSSf) and we'll send you a copy.

After the success of Dr Mpho Banda’s recent clinic in Brisbane, Dr Banda and our Business Development Manager, Rochelle Waite are busy organising the next clinic - on 8th and 9th of October. Need an Occupational and Environmental Physician Assessment?  ☎ Get in touch with our team on 1300 333 767.

Medicinal cannabis. There's a lot of noise about it in the media, and companies are struggling to work out the best way forward. Especially where safety critical work is involved. Have you considered: What is the reason the person needs regular medication? Whatever the medication is? What is the impact of that condition on work? This can point to a need for a Fitness For Duty Assessment.

We're delighted to welcome Dr Estela Papier, Consultant Psychiatrist to LIME Medicolegal. Dr Papier has been a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists since 1984 and is a member of the Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry as well as a member of the Faculty of Psychotherapy. Dr Papier holds extensive qualifications including AMA 4, 5 and 6; PIRS; Comcare and a number of state based accreditations. Dr Papier is taking bookings now. Booking link in comments.

Do you need an IME with an Occupational and Environmental Physician in Brisbane or beyond? We've got you covered! Dr Mpho Banda will be in Brisbane for face to face appointments and tele-assessments and we have just two appointments left in her 5 August clinic. Call our team on 1300 333 767 to secure your spot. Dr Banda is an Occupational and Environmental Physician with over 20 years experience in the medicolegal industry.  Qualified in AMA5 and CIME (with ABIME), Dr. Banda offers Independent Medical Examinations, file reviews, fitness-for-duty assessments, including driver fitness evaluations, and has particular expertise in injury management and return-to-work strategies. Additionally, Dr. Banda is an Authorised Health Professional in Rail and a Medical Review Officer with AMROA.

Use a S.C.A.R.F next time you have a challenging conversation? No, it's not about wrapping your winter woollies around the telephone! The teams at LIME Medicolegal and Phoenix Occupational Medicine recently engaged in some learning about the Impact of Language in Health Care, delivered by Sarah Y. from Leaders Lounge / KEASE International . Building on the understanding that people's feelings influence their thinking and behaviour, our teams have come away with a range of approaches for that next conversation. Back to the S.C.A.R.F - curious about the acronym? Get in touch with the team at Leaders Lounge to learn more.