Overview

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many providers of independent medical examinations (IMEs) conducting some or all of their assessments virtually.

Dr David Slattery, Orthopaedic Surgeon ( Azure Medicolegal ) and Associate Professor Abdul Khalid, Psychiatrist (Lex Medicus) will provide an overview of telehealth IMEs to help lawyers and their clients navigate this growing practice.

The session will cover:

• the differences between a telehealth and a face-to-face IME;
• what lawyers can expect from a telehealth assessment;
• how examiners are able to observe physical symptoms and conduct physical assessments virtually; and
• how lawyers can prepare themselves and their clients for a telehealth assessment.

Details

Record date: 9 June 2020.

Webcast time length: 60 minutes.

Any questions submitted for the presenters, will be answered within 24 hours.

Access Link will be valid for 7 days.

Speakers

Dr David Slattery
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Azure Medicolegal

Dr Slattery is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, who holds degrees in both Medicine and Law, and has a longstanding interest in medicolegal issues.

He clinically specialises in surgery of the pelvis, hip and knee, and has undergone fellowship training in Complex Trauma (UK), Hip Preservation Surgery (Switzerland), Hip and Knee Arthroplasty (Switzerland and Aus), as well as Sports injuries.

Associate Professor Abdul Khalid
Psychiatrist, Lex Medicus

Associate Professor Abdul Khalid has over 20 years of experience as a Psychiatrist, practicing in India, Nepal and Australia.

Honorary Associate Professor of Psychiatry at The University of Melbourne, with over 60 published works, A/Prof Khalid is at the forefront of Psychiatric research.

Highly regarded in the medical fraternity as the Director of Clinical Services at Ballarat Health Services Mental Health Services for more than 12 years.

A fully qualified Independent Medical Examiner in AMA 4, specialising in Psychiatry.

Event Details

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