Lodging a workers compensation claim can be a very complicated
process for the ordinary person; endless paperwork and demands
being made by the insurer, all whilst trying to seek treatment to
improve your injury and manage your pain.
One issue that arises often is that insurers arrange for an
injured worker to see a doctor for the purpose of issuing a
Certificate of Capacity. This is despite the worker already having
their own doctor who they trust and want to continue providing
treatment.
So, can the insurer tell you which doctor to see for
treatment?
The simple answer is 'no'.
Under the law, the worker has a right to nominate a treating
doctor (GP) for the purposes of managing their injury. This doctor
is referred to as the "Nominated Treating Doctor".
