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approximately 3 weeks before he is able to return to work. Mr Jones is scheduled for
medical review with his treating doctor, Dr Bowen on 16/12/2002. A specialist review was

conducted on an unknown date with Dr Smith and treatment recommendations included
surgery. He believes that his treatment to date has produced little or no benefit but is

hoping that the surgery will be beneficial. According to his current medical certificate, at

the time of the assessment, Mr Jones was certified as totally unfit for work from 07/11/2002
to 16/12/2002.

RTW

Mr Jones indicated that he is willing to participate in a return to work program. At the time
of the assessment he has been unable to return to work since the injury of 13/10/2003. A

review of available duties was unable to identify duties appropriate for returning to work

at this time, however, duties have been identified that will allow Mr Jones to return to work
at a time in the future when his physical capabilities improve sufficiently. These duties

include delivery driving and working in the warehouse.

Mr Jones advised that he believed he would not be able to return to work until he
experienced no pain. He further stated that he thought that returning to work whilst he

experienced pain would further aggravate his injury.

Case Study 3: Sam Charles

Background Information

Mr Sam Charles, aged 35 years, has been employed permanently by Black’s Windows Pty

Ltd since 01/07/2001 (he was previously employed as a part time employee). He normally

works Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm; a total of 38 hours per week. Overtime is
rarely performed by Mr Charles. His normal duties as an Assembler / Tradesman involve

carrying lengths of aluminium, cutting them, assembling window and door frames,
packaging items and loading completed item onto a truck. The existence of underlying

issues that may have influenced the lodgement of this claim and/or may impede Mr

Charles's return to work were discussed with the employer's representative. He stated that
he was unaware of any such issues and described Mr Charles as a valuable employee who

makes a positive contribution to the organisation.

History of Injury