Independent Expert Assessments
Welcome to MEDirect’s Comprehensive Range of Medicolegal Services
Core Service Pillars:
Find the Right Assessment
We’ve categorised our services to make it simple to find the exact medicolegal assessment you need.
Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
Primary Use Case: General personal injury, insurance, and disability matters.
Key Assessments Provided: IME, Express Reports, Telehealth IMEs.
Workplace & Personal Injury Claims
Primary Use Case: Workers’ compensation and all work-related incidents.
Key Assessments Provided: WorkCover Assessments, Fitness for Duty, Permanent Impairment Assessments.
Specialist Claims & Litigation
Primary Use Case: Complex litigation matters, including TPD and Medical Negligence.
Key Assessments Provided: TPD Assessments, Medical Negligence Evaluations, Historical Abuse Assessments.
Non-Attendance Opinions
Primary Use Case: Cost-effective and fast opinions based on documentation only.
Key Assessments Provided: File Reviews, Desktop Medical Opinions.
Independent Medical
Examinations (IMEs)
IMEs are the foundation of our service offering. Our assessments are conducted by qualified medical specialists who are independent of the treating parties, providing impartial opinions critical to dispute resolution and claim finalisation.
What We Cover:
✔Insurance & Disability: Total and Permanent Disability (TPD), Income Protection, Medical Negligence.
✔Employment: Workers’ Compensation, Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations.
✔Specialised: Historical Sexual Abuse matters.
Why Choose MEDirect for IMEs?
WorkCover & Workplace
Injury Assessments
MEDirect provides independent medicolegal assessments tailored specifically to workers’ compensation schemes across all Australian jurisdictions. Our medical and allied health specialists help insurers, employers, and legal teams determine injury severity, treatment needs, and return-to-work capacity.
WorkCover Assessments:
Robust reports compliant with WorkCover and insurer scheme requirements.
Permanent Impairment Assessments (PIA):
Objective ratings of permanent impairment for compensation purposes.
Fitness for Duty:
Independent evaluation of an employee's capacity to safely perform their work role.
Joint Medical Examinations (JMEs):
As a TAC preferred provider, we conduct JMEs for transport accident-related injuries under the Victorian scheme.
Specialist & Complex
Medicolegal Assessments
We handle complex matters where specialised clinical and legal expertise is paramount.
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Assessments
Our specialists provide comprehensive reports to assess whether an individual meets the definition of TPD as defined by their superannuation or insurance policy. This evaluation covers medical prognosis, functional capacity, and vocational history.
Medical Negligence Evaluations
We offer independent, expert review of clinical care to determine if a breach of duty of care occurred and whether that breach resulted in harm. Trusted by law firms and insurers nationwide.
Historical Sexual Abuse Assessments
Conducted by trauma-informed psychiatrists and psychologists, these sensitive evaluations assess the long-term psychological impact to support compensation claims and redress applications (e.g., National Redress Scheme).
Efficient & Flexible
Reporting Options
Not all matters require an in-person examination. We offer alternative options focused on speed and cost-effectiveness.
File Reviews and Desktop Medical Opinions
A fast and cost-effective solution where our specialists review existing documentation (medical records, reports, imaging) to provide an objective opinion on causation, prognosis, or treatment without a physical examination.
Express Medicolegal Reports
For urgent matters requiring an expedited opinion, our express service guarantees priority scheduling and report delivery within a significantly shorter timeframe, with turnaround as quickly as 24-48 hours (case-dependent).
Telehealth Medicolegal Assessments
Secure and convenient virtual assessments are available for suitable evaluations (especially psychiatric/psychological) to provide Australia-wide coverage and reduce delays for regional or mobility-restricted clients.
Book Your Independent Assessment Today
Ready to start a referral? Our dedicated team ensures a streamlined process from initial contact to final report delivery.
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1300 001 633
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bookings@medirect.com.au
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Use our secure online referral portal to upload documentation and select your preferred specialist