Hi All,
1st time posting.
I have to attend a Medico Legal psychiatrist in Brisbane late next week.
As this is a mental health issue, I wanted a support person. I called the Dr's rooms and asked if this was possible (arranged IME by workcover) I was told the following
1. No suppoert person allowed in appointment.
2. Not allowed to record convo.
3. Not allowed to take notes.
4. I would need to sign a disclaimer for the above or I would not be able to have the appointment.
I spoke to my workcover person and they said they have no control over this. On top of this I am unable to have another dr and If i dont go, no pay.
I explained that in qld it's my right to record a convo both dr room and workcover said i still can't.
Is this correct ? Can I still record in secret (also leagal in qld) ?
Also what if I just write NO as signature for disclaimer?
Cheers for an help
Zante
1st time posting.
I have to attend a Medico Legal psychiatrist in Brisbane late next week.
As this is a mental health issue, I wanted a support person. I called the Dr's rooms and asked if this was possible (arranged IME by workcover) I was told the following
1. No suppoert person allowed in appointment.
2. Not allowed to record convo.
3. Not allowed to take notes.
4. I would need to sign a disclaimer for the above or I would not be able to have the appointment.
I spoke to my workcover person and they said they have no control over this. On top of this I am unable to have another dr and If i dont go, no pay.
I explained that in qld it's my right to record a convo both dr room and workcover said i still can't.
Is this correct ? Can I still record in secret (also leagal in qld) ?
Also what if I just write NO as signature for disclaimer?
Cheers for an help
Zante