Motor accident insurance authority forms - a guide for GPs

In each jurisdiction of Australia there is a system to provide appropriate compensation for persons who are injured or die as a result of a transport accident. The schemes are compulsory and usually funded via a levy on vehicle registration or compulsory insurance. The exact eligibility and structure varies greatly between states and territories.

This article highlights the important role that the general practitioner plays in an injured person's recovery, and provides an overview of the types of forms commonly requested from GPs and general guidelines for how these should be completed.

In order to determine the appropriate entitlements and reasonable treatment and services an injured person requires as a result of a transport accident injury, the authority may require information from the treating GP. The use of specific forms for this information aims to efficiently facilitate the allocation of these benefits. It is important that forms are completed accurately and provide sufficient information to enable the insurer to process the claim promptly. Regardless of whether or not the patient can claim insurance, the GP plays a pivotal role in any injured person's recovery and return to work.