Issues

5.If an employee is claiming solely for medical expenses for chiropractic treatment, compliance with the provisions of section 54 of the Act does not require the production of a medical certificate from a legally qualified medical practitioner.  In these cases, a certificate from the treating registered chiropractic health care provider (including a precise diagnosis of the condition, as specified in question 13 of the 'Claim for Rehabilitation and Compensation' form), will be sufficient for a claim to be compliant.  It can then be considered in conjunction with relevant evidence such as the accident report, claim form and witness statement to decide if the claim satisfies the requirements of section 16 of the Act.

6.In respect of initial or ongoing claims for compensation for incapacity or permanent impairment, a certificate from a legally qualified medical practitioner is required for the purposes of section 54 of the SRC Act.  A certificate from a chiropractic health care provider alone will not suffice, although it can, along with other material, be taken into account by a decision maker in assessing such claims.