For Independent Medical Examiners

Independent Medical Examiners (IMEs) are health professionals approved by the TAC to conduct independent medical examinations. The findings of these examinations are outlined in a report that is used to make decisions about a TAC client’s claim.

IMEs play a critical role in ensuring the TAC provides the right treatment and benefits to injured Victorians. These professionals belong to the following health and medical professions:

medical practitioner
psychologist
dentist
occupational therapist
optometrist
physiotherapist
chiropractor
osteopath
podiatrist

The TAC's Medical Examination model

The TAC has transitioned to a new Medical Examination model. Under this model, the provision of Medical Examination services is supplied by a panel of medico-legal intermediary companies. The TAC's new panel includes MEDirect and Medicolegal Express.

This model aims to achieve the best possible client experience, timeliness and outcomes. The panel of medico-legal intermediary companies provides:

a booking platform
engagement with Medical Examiners across a range of specialties and geographical locations
ongoing support and guidance to Medical Examiners.

How to provide IME services

To provide your services within the new Medical Examination model, please contact the appointed panel of medico-legal intermediary companies to:

Advise that you would like to provide IME services to the TAC;
Discuss your options, including applicable fees, to make an informed decision; and
Confirm the next steps required to start to receive IME bookings from the TAC in the new model.

You can reach the medico-legal intermediary companies using these contact details:

MEDirect:
- Sue Larsen at 0408 230 585 or suelarsen@MEDirect.com.au
Medicolegal Express:
- Cameron Whyte at 0406 772 720 or cameron@medicolegalexpress.com.au, or
- Hugo Ortiz at 0410 210 300 or hugo@medicolegalexpress.com.au

Applicants need to demonstrate a minimum of five years clinical experience and a minimum of eight hours each week direct clinical care experience, either currently or over a 12-month period within the past three years, or if retired, evidence of currency of clinical knowledge through ongoing academic studies. If you are unsure if you meet the TAC’s criteria, please seek advice from the medico-legal panel providers when you make contact.

For any questions about the transition to the new Medical Examination model, please email the TAC at medical_examiners@tac.vic.gov.au

Policies, resources and fees

Policies that relate to you

Independent Medical Examination requested by the TAC only (non joint)

Resources

PDF files

Word templates

Web pages

Fees

Independent Medical Examination requested by the TAC only (non joint)

How to invoice the TAC

When invoicing for services provided to a TAC client, see our invoice requirements at How to invoice the TAC.

Additional information is required for common law, VCAT, s.93 and recoveries. Please refer to the TAC's letter of instruction for this information.

Forms and brochures

Refer to our range of forms and brochures when treating your clients.

Medical examinations for TAC clients Summary:

This information sheet explains what to expect at TAC medical examinations that clients claiming support services are required to attend. You will also find details of what you need to bring and reimbursements (e.g. for travel or work absence related to your examination appointment) that you may be eligible to claim.

Joint Medical Examinations

Joint Medical Examinations are independent medical examinations requested jointly by the TAC and a client’s solicitor. Please see the page Joint Medical Examination Process for details.

Personal safety and security

The TAC can arrange for security (with the costs covered by the TAC). Should you wish for security to be in attendance at your examination, please contact the referring Case Manager to arrange. Should you have any general enquiries about personal safety and security, please contact the Health Services Lead directly on 0466 480 686.

Keeping your details up to date

Your details are important to us. Should they change, please contact medical_examiners@tac.vic.gov.au to update.


For Independent Medical Examiners Independent Medical Examiners (IMEs) are health professionals approved by the TAC to conduct independent medical examinations. The findings of these examinations are outlined in a report that is used to make decisions about a TAC client’s claim. IMEs play a critical role in ensuring the TAC provides the right treatment and benefits to injured Victorians. These professionals belong to the following health and medical professions: medical practitioner psychologist dentist occupational therapist optometrist physiotherapist chiropractor osteopath podiatrist The TAC's Medical Examination model The TAC has transitioned to a new Medical Examination model. Under this model, the provision of Medical Examination services is supplied by a panel of medico-legal intermediary companies. The TAC's new panel includes MEDirect and Medicolegal Express. This model aims to achieve the best possible client experience, timeliness and outcomes. The panel of medico-legal intermediary companies provides: a booking platform engagement with Medical Examiners across a range of specialties and geographical locations ongoing support and guidance to Medical Examiners. How to provide IME services To provide your services within the new Medical Examination model, please contact the appointed panel of medico-legal intermediary companies to: Advise that you would like to provide IME services to the TAC; Discuss your options, including applicable fees, to make an informed decision; and Confirm the next steps required to start to receive IME bookings from the TAC in the new model. You can reach the medico-legal intermediary companies using these contact details: MEDirect: Sue Larsen at 0408 230 585 or suelarsen@MEDirect.com.au Medicolegal Express: Cameron Whyte at 0406 772 720 or cameron@medicolegalexpress.com.au, or Hugo Ortiz at 0410 210 300 or hugo@medicolegalexpress.com.au Applicants need to demonstrate a minimum of five years clinical experience and a minimum of eight hours each week direct clinical care experience, either currently or over a 12-month period within the past three years, or if retired, evidence of currency of clinical knowledge through ongoing academic studies. If you are unsure if you meet the TAC’s criteria, please seek advice from the medico-legal panel providers when you make contact. For any questions about the transition to the new Medical Examination model, please email the TAC at medical_examiners@tac.vic.gov.au Policies, resources and fees Policies that relate to you Independent Medical Examination requested by the TAC only (non joint) Resources PDF files Fee information Quality Assurance Program (QAP) process and the QAP explanatory notes Medical Examiner Service Standards Word templates Medical Examination Report Template (Physical) Medical Examination Report Template (Psychiatric) Supplementary Report Template Web pages Clinical Framework for the Delivery of Health Services Reviewing a TAC decision Independent Medical Examiners Complaints Process Video conferencing software for medico-legal examinations Fees Independent impairment assessment and reports Independent medical examinations and reports by a medical specialist Independent medical examinations and reports by a neuropsychologist Independent medical examinations and reports by an occupational therapist Independent medical examinations and reports by a physiotherapist, chiropractor or osteopath Independent medical examinations and reports by a speech therapist Independent Medical Examination requested by the TAC only (non joint) How to invoice the TAC When invoicing for services provided to a TAC client, see our invoice requirements at How to invoice the TAC. Additional information is required for common law, VCAT, s.93 and recoveries. Please refer to the TAC's letter of instruction for this information. Forms and brochures Refer to our range of forms and brochures when treating your clients. Medical examinations for TAC clients Summary: This information sheet explains what to expect at TAC medical examinations that clients claiming support services are required to attend. You will also find details of what you need to bring and reimbursements (e.g. for travel or work absence related to your examination appointment) that you may be eligible to claim. Joint Medical Examinations Joint Medical Examinations are independent medical examinations requested jointly by the TAC and a client’s solicitor. Please see the page Joint Medical Examination Process for details. Personal safety and security The TAC can arrange for security (with the costs covered by the TAC). Should you wish for security to be in attendance at your examination, please contact the referring Case Manager to arrange. Should you have any general enquiries about personal safety and security, please contact the Health Services Lead directly on 0466 480 686. Keeping your details up to date Your details are important to us. Should they change, please contact medical_examiners@tac.vic.gov.au to update.