Workcover & TAC

Workcover and TAC Patients

The Doctors at Coburg Family Medical Centre are experienced and understanding when liaising with our patients and clients on a regular basis in relation to WorkCover consultations. 

Your WorkCover doctor will complete a WorkCover certificate of capacity for you. This outlines the duties that you can/cannot perform at work and anything that can help your recovery. The WorkCover certificate of capacity can also be used to communicate your WorkCover case with your insurer, employer, and other health professionals involved. The WorkCover Certificate of Capacity has to be updated by your nominated WorkCover doctor every 28 days.

Doctors at Coburg Family Medical Centre can give advice and coordinate medical treatment and services to assist with the overall recovery, rehabilitation and return to work including:

• Monitoring and reviewing progress and outcomes.
• Prescribing safe and clinically appropriate pharmacy items in accordance with the Transport Accident Commission’s pharmacy policy.
• Referrals to other healthcare services and monitoring the effectiveness of these services.
• Discussing the health benefits of work and emphasising that work is an important part of recovery.
• Assessing and certifying capacity.
• Identifying any barriers to return to work.
• Communicating a patient’s capacity with their employer where appropriate.

Doctors at Coburg Family Medical Centre can also assist with your TAC Claim, whether it be for completion of paperwork, referral to other healthcare services or for any other accident related concern you have