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Common Medicolegal Conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which may result in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers.
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Degenerative Joint Disease
Osteoarthritis, also known as OA, is the most common joint disorder.
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Major Depression
Major depression is when a person has five or more symptoms of depression for at least two weeks. These symptoms include feeling sad, hopeless, worthless, or pessimistic. In addition, people with major depression often have behaviour changes, such as new eating and sleeping patterns.
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Post traumatic stress disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It can occur after you have seen or experienced a traumatic event that involved the threat of injury or death.
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Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Rotator cuff tendonitis is an inflammation, or irritation and swelling, of the tendons of the shoulder.
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Sciatica
Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or compression of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of another medical problem, not a medical condition on its own.
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Whiplash
Whiplash is when the soft tissues of the neck are injured by a sudden jerking or whipping of the head. This type of motion strains the muscles and ligaments of the neck beyond their normal range of motion.
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Medicolegal Terminology and Tests
What does it mean?
This article from our news section includes terminology around conditions and tests. It is updated regularly to include new information.
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Bone Scan
A bone scan is an imaging test that shows areas of increased or decreased bone turnover.
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Nerve Conduction Study
Nerve Conduction Velocity, NCV, is a test of the speed of electrical signals through a nerve.
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Compensation Schemes in Australia
ASIEQ
ASIEQ stands for the Association of Self Insured Employers of Queensland. Members of the Association include some of Queensland’s largest employers who have elected to provide their own Accident Insurance under a Self Insurance Licence.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
The MRCS provides rehabilitation, treatment and compensation for Australian Defence Force members who suffer mental or physical injury or contract a disease as a result of service.
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Motor Accident Insurance Commission
The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) is the regulatory authority responsible for the ongoing management of the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme in Queensland.
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Comcare
Comcare is responsible for workplace safety, rehabilitation and workers’ compensation in the Commonwealth jurisdiction.
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WorkSafe QLD
Workplace Health and Safety, Electrical, Safety Office, Workers’ Compensation Regulator
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WorkCover NSW
WorkCover’s role is to assist in securing the health, safety and welfare of workers in NSW.
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WorkSafe NT
Government body with overall responsibilities for occupational safety and health in the territory.
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WorkCover QLD
Workplace Health and Safety
Electrical Safety Office
Workers’ Compensation Regulator.
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WorkCover SA
Government body with overall responsibilities for occupational safety and health in SA.
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WorkSafe TAS
Government body responsible for managing the workers compensation fund and overseeing work place occupational health and safety standards.
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WorkSafe VIC
Government body with overall responsibilities for occupational safety and health in VIC.
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WorkCover WA
WorkCover WA is the government agency responsible for overseeing and regulating the workers’ compensation and injury management schemes.
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Other websites
Health Direct
A useful site which provides access to a wide range of up to date and reliable information on health and wellbeing.
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
The NHMRC is Australia’s peak body for supporting health and medical research. It also develops health advice for the Australian community, health professionals and governments.
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ)
WHSQ leads policy development and service delivery that supports safe, fair and productive workplace environments in Queensland.
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