Background

3.Medical certificates approved by Comcare Australia require that the certifying medical practitioner provide a diagnosis of the employee's injury.  An accurate diagnosis on a valid medical certificate is a critical tool for compliance, subsequent determination and the management of ongoing liability.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/coas-comcare-operational-advices/current/1996/oa-no-019-medical-certificates/background