# Claims Doctor
> Same-day WorkCover and CTP medical certificates via
> telehealth in NSW. SIRA-compliant. $0 out-of-pocket
> with valid claim number.

## Medical Director
- Dr Robert Laidlaw, MBBS -- WHO Expert Advisor,
  National Expert Reference Panel (Australian Department of Health),
  former Club Doctor for North Sydney Bears and St George Illawarra Dragons.
  Specialisations: Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery, Sports Medicine,
  Clinical Governance, Occupational Medicine.
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-laidlaw/

## Contact
- Phone: (02) 5503 5311
- SMS / WhatsApp: 0418 171 898 (https://wa.me/61418171898)
- Booking email: book@claimsdoctor.com.au
- Support email: support@claimsdoctor.com.au
- Address: Level 1, 457-459 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
- ABN: 39 674 905 376 (Health Data Research Pty Ltd)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-21:00; Weekends by appointment
- Book: https://www.claimsdoctor.com.au/meetings/robert-laidlaw/consult-claims-doctor

## Core Services
- [WorkCover Telehealth](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/services/workcover-doctor-telehealth): Same-day Certificate of Capacity via video consultation. SIRA-compliant. $0 with valid claim number.
- [CTP Doctor](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/services/ctp-motor-vehicle-accident-doctor): Certificate of Fitness for motor vehicle accident claims via telehealth.
- [Certificate of Capacity](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/services/certificate-of-capacity): SIRA-compliant WorkCover documentation issued same day.
- [Return to Work Plans](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/services/return-to-work-plan): Evidence-based RTW plans coordinating with employers and insurers.
- [Specialist Referrals](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/services/specialist-referrals): Referrals for orthopaedics, neurology, psychology, and other specialties.
- [Allied Health Coordination](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/services/allied-health-coordination): Co-management with physiotherapists, psychologists, exercise physiologists.

## Pillar Guides
- [WorkCover Doctor Appointments Guide](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/workcover-doctor): Complete guide for injured workers seeking WorkCover doctor appointments.
- [Certificate of Capacity](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/certificate-of-capacity): Everything you need to know about Certificates of Capacity in NSW.
- [Telehealth for WorkCover](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/telehealth-workcover): How video consultations work for WorkCover patients in NSW.
- [Mental Health Workers Comp](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/mental-health-workcover): Guide to psychological injury claims under workers compensation.
- [Return to Work](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/return-to-work): Practical guide to returning to work after workplace injury.
- [For Employers](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/for-employers): WorkCover medical services for employers and referral partners.

## Detailed Guides
- [Workers Compensation NSW](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/workers-compensation-nsw): Complete guide to workers compensation in New South Wales.
- [How to Lodge a WorkCover Claim](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/how-to-lodge-workcover-claim-nsw): Step-by-step guide to lodging a WorkCover claim in NSW.
- [Certificate of Capacity Explained](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/certificate-of-capacity-explained): What it is, contents, renewal, common problems.
- [WorkCover Telehealth Explained](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/workcover-telehealth-explained): SIRA telehealth rules, item codes, video requirements.
- [CTP Claims NSW](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/ctp-claims-nsw): Complete guide to CTP motor vehicle accident claims.
- [Certificate of Fitness vs Capacity](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/certificate-of-fitness-vs-certificate-of-capacity): Differences between the two documents.
- [WorkCover Weekly Payments](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/workcover-weekly-payments-nsw): Payment rates, step-downs, and calculations.
- [WorkCover Claim Denied](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/workcover-claim-denied): What to do if your claim is denied.
- [Injured Worker Rights NSW](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/injured-worker-rights-nsw): Your legal rights as an injured worker.
- [Employer WorkCover Guide](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/employer-workcover-guide): Managing WorkCover claims as an employer.
- [Psychological Injury Claims](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/workcover-psychological-injury-claims): Mental health claims under WorkCover.
- [Whole Person Impairment](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/whole-person-impairment-explained): WPI assessments and lump sum eligibility.
- [Lump Sum Compensation](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/lump-sum-compensation-workcover-nsw): Section 66 and section 67 payments.
- [Nominated Treating Doctor](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/nominated-treating-doctor-nsw): What it means and how to choose.
- [IME Guide](https://claimsdoctor.com.au/guides/independent-medical-examination-workcover): What to expect at an Independent Medical Examination.

## Key Facts
- SIRA endorses telehealth for WorkCover consultations in NSW
- Certificates issued via telehealth carry the same legal weight as in-person
- $0 cost to patients with a valid WorkCover or CTP claim number
- Same-day certificate issuance during video consultation
- All certificates are SIRA-compliant
- Dr Laidlaw is a WHO Expert Advisor and member of the National Expert Reference Panel