Understanding Long COVID- Expert Insights from Dr Simon Olenski
Long Covid and the Workplace: Helping Clients Return to Function Over the past three years, most of us have heard about Long Covid—the lingering symptoms that affect some people long after their initial Covid infection. But fewer people realise just how disabling this condition can be, particularly for younger, otherwise healthy individuals who suddenly find […]
Dr. David Slattery’s insights on assessing orthopaedic impairments in children
Orthopaedic assessments of impairment in minors pose significant challenges. It is rare that children come to impairment assessments, but they are significantly affected by trauma and are often involved as passengers in motor vehicle accidents. Children have a greater capacity for recuperation following injury, as they have a significant ability to compensate for quite serious […]
Incontinence and back injuries: Key considerations in Medicolegal Assessment
Dr Jian Cheng, Nephrologist MBBS, MPH, FRACP, FHEA, GradCert(Higher Ed), AFRACMA This article will discuss the role of back injury in the urinary system. Key points include: Continence is maintained by the brain, spinal cord, nerves and bladder The underlying cause of incontinence is important in referring to the appropriate permanent assessor […]
Meet the expert behind the reports – A Q&A with Dr Pamela Boekel
Dr Pamela Boekel is a consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon that specialises in shoulder and elbow surgery. She has been working at Azure for almost 2 years, putting her clinical skills and practice into medicolegal assessments. We recently sat down with Dr Boekel and gained a further insight into her why, why she chose this industry […]
Orthopaedic Surgeon vs Rheumatologist: Which specialist is right for your case?
When your client approaches you with a musculoskeletal condition, it can be difficult to know which specialist would be best to perform a medicolegal assessment. Both Orthopaedic Surgeons and Rheumatologists assess issues such as joint, bone and soft tissue health, however they assess the issues from different angles. Understanding the difference between these two medical […]
A comprehensive guide on what to expect during an Independent Medical Examination
What is the Process of an Independent Medical Examination? Undergoing an independent medical examination can seem like a complex and overwhelming process for your client, particularly when it’s unfamiliar to them or they’re not sure what to expect. An IME can provide a thorough summary of your client’s medical condition from a non-biased and impartial […]
For Medicolegal Assessments, The Doctor is in the Detail
Navigating medicolegal assessments can be challenging, particularly when bridging the gap between medicine and law. These two worlds often have different ways of approaching issues, and miscommunication can occur. For lawyers, without in-depth medical knowledge, selecting the right expert to assess your client can sometimes feel daunting. That is where we come in. At Azure, […]
Expanding Your Options: Introducing Azure’s Latest Orthopaedic Surgeons
In the medicolegal world, the importance of having clinically active specialists is paramount. Specialists with a wealth of up-to-date knowledge and experience are held in high regard as they bring their expertise to each medicolegal assessment. Currency means that they come with a fresh mindset and new ideas, bringing innovation from their workspace into medicolegal […]
When is an independent medical examination required?
In the case of workplace injury, transport accident, employment, or medical treatments, an independent assessment and opinion may be required, and it may be requested that you undergo an independent medical examination (IME). An IME is performed by a medical doctor who is a specialist and expert in their field. This doctor must be someone […]
