Topical Issues
In some situations it would be reasonable for a worker to take a short break from their rehabilitation activities and still receive their income maintenance, but in other situations it would not be. The key is for the worker to discuss their situation with their rehabilitation consultant and case manager.
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When a worker has suffered a work injury and cannot return to their pre-injury employment, retraining for alternative employment becomes an important consideration in the rehabilitation of the injured worker. Whose approval does an injured worker need in order to participate in retraining and what can an injured worker do if the approval is not given?
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Following the decision in Campbell and Yaghoubi's case, many people have been considering what the decision means for the ongoing operation of Medical Panels SA. There is a wide divergence of opinion about the effect of the decision. Some believe th decision renders Medical Panels useless while others say the decision makes no difference.
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