22.1.2 Issues for the Delegate to consider
- The treating doctor, specialist or allied health provider should initiate requests for all prior approval treatment (that not covered by the Treatment Authority).
- Clients seeking medical approval should be directed to ask their treating practitioner to contact DVA.
- The procedure should be directly related to the client's existing liability.
- Where an extension of liability is requested, ensure that the extension is valid and determine for how long the extension will be valid.
- Is it apparent how the prior approval treatment will benefit the client? What are the expected outcomes of treatment?
- Do you require written reports prior to considering the request?
- Is the cost reasonable? How do you benchmark this?
- Has the client received similar prior approval treatment recently and if so how did they benefit and why is repeat prior approval treatment necessary?
- Has a similar request been declined and do the same reasons for exist for this request?
- Do you need to seek advice from staff or an adviser with health qualifications before you make a decision?
- Do you have enough information from all relevant parties to make an informed decision?
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/medical-treatment-handbook/ch-22-medical-approval-guidelines/221-basic-principles/2212-issues-delegate-consider