Types of Tx
What imaging test uses a small amount of ionizing radiation to create pictures of the inside of your body
x-ray
PT
Physiotherapy
How many days do we have to acknowledge a treatment request
5 business days
What two treatments are pre-approved
1. Physiotherapy
2. Psychology
A scanning procedure that uses strong magnets and
radiofrequency pulses to generate signals from the body. These signals are detected by a radio antenna and processed by a computer to create images (or pictures) of the inside of
your body.
MRI
Tx
Treatment
How many days do we have to make a decision on a medical treatment request?
21 days
What are the colours for the ODG flags
Green, Yellow, Red & Black
Who is a licensed healthcare professional who focuses on treating musculoskeletal disorders using hands-on techniques like adjustments, massage, and exercises to relieve pain, improve mobility, and support the body's natural healing without medication or surgery
Chiropractor
Rehabilitation Provider
Name at least 3 allied health providers that can be used for an Independent Consultant
1. Physiotherapist
2. Chiropractor
3. Osteopath
4. Psychologist
What edition do we currently use of the ICD
10th edition
This procedure allows doctors to look inside joints using a small camera
arthroscopy
ICD
International Classification Disease
What is PTA002
Physiotherapy standard consultation and treatment
What section does treatment have to be approved under
section 59A
What year of the Workers Compensation Act are EML required to consider determine whether a request for treatment is reasonably necessary.
1987
AMA
Australian Medical Association
How long must a worker be notified before ceasing their medical benefits?
6 months
What are the 5 criteria's to meet Reasonably Necessary Treatment
1. Injury related
2. Appropriateness of the treatment
3. Cost
4. Effectiveness
5. Alternatives
6. Acceptable practise