WorkCover WA Guides for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (2nd Edition)

The WorkCover WA Guides are issued under section 146R of the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 for the purpose of evaluating the degree of permanent impairment that arises from an injury, as defined in section 5(1) of the Act.

The Act requires assessments of permanent impairment to be made in accordance with the WorkCover WA Guides by medical practitioners designated by WorkCover WA as approved medical specialists.The 2nd edition became operational on 26 November 2007

WorkCover WA Guides 2nd Edition Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides an easy reference of changes between the 1st and 2nd editions of the WorkCover WA Guides.

Guidance Notes - Procedures for the Permanent Impairment Assessment Process

This publication has been developed to inform approved medical specialists about the impairment assessment process required under the new legislation.
 
This document outlines the methodology, process and terminology of the impairment assessment process.

Fact Sheet - Assessment of Permanent Injuries before and after 14 November 2005

This fact sheet provides guidance in determining what process should be followed when requesting or undertaking a disability or impairment assessment.

The Role an Approved Medical Specialist - Information for Medical Practitioners

This brochure gives medical practitioners an outline of the role of the approved medical specialist in the workers' compensation system.

When do I need an Approved Medical Specialist? - Information for Workers

This brochure provides information to injured workers about when they require an impairment assessment and the processes involved in the assessment.