Independent psychiatric assessments for courts, insurers & legal professionals.
Daintree Psychiatry provides comprehensive medico-legal psychiatric assessments for legal professionals, insurers, employers, and compensation bodies across Australia.
Our assessments are objective, timely, and evidence-based, with clear documentation suitable for court, insurance matters, and administrative tribunals.
We offer in-person assessments across all of our clinic locations including Brisbane, Cairns, and Townsville, with Telehealth appointments available in rural areas. Our Psychiatrists have extensive experience providing IMEs across all Australian jurisdictions and are qualified to undertake both adult and adolescent psychiatric matters.
Please contact our team using the button below. General questions can also be sent to this address.
Services
File Reviews
Our psychiatrists conduct thorough reviews of existing medical records and documentation, offering independent clinical opinions to inform legal strategy and proceedings.
Public Liability Cases
Coroners Cases
We prepare detailed psychiatric reports for coronial inquiries, assisting courts in understanding the mental health factors relevant to cause and manner.
Driving Assessments
Independent Medical Examinations for individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents, offering objective evaluation of injuries, functional capacity, and prognosis.
Fitness For Work Assessments
Our Fitness for work reports assess return-to-work capacity including cognitive and psychological capacity, assessment of workplace stressors and recommendations for workplace accommodations.
Injury Management
Our injury management assessments include causation and liability opinions, psychiatric impairment ratings (PIRS/PPI), impact of trauma or workplace incidents and prognosis for recovery and functional outcomes.
Medical Negligence Cases
We provide independent psychiatric assessments for medical negligence matters, supporting solicitors and insurers with clear, evidence-based opinion. Our reports are thorough, impartial, and prepared in accordance with requirements.
Criminal Cases
We provide independent psychiatric assessments and expert reports to support criminal proceedings, including fitness to stand trial, mental state at the time of offence, and sentencing evaluations.
Independent Medical Examinations
We provide structured reports meeting the requirements of:
- WorkCover Queensland
- Comcare
- DVA
- CTP insurers
- Income protection insurers
- Workplace and employment-related claims
Daintree Medicolegal works across all states and territories in Australia and are familiar with the differing nuances across the jurisdictions.
NSW: Daintree Medicolegal conducts Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) in New South Wales in accordance with the NSW Workers Compensation guidelines and criteria. Our assessors are qualified to provide IME services within the NSW workers compensation scheme, ensuring all examinations meet the standards required by the relevant regulatory framework.
Income Protection/
Total & Permanent Disability
Total & Permanent Disability
Comprehensive assessments that determine eligibility for TPD insurance claims based on functional limitations, medical history, and long-term capacity.
Why Choose Daintree Psychiatry?
- Experienced psychiatrists with medico-legal and complex case expertise
- High-quality, impartial assessments grounded in evidence
- Australia-wide access
- Clear, court-ready reports that meet required standards
- Professional clinical setting with confidential, trauma-informed care
Who We Work With
- Solicitors and barristers
- Employers and HR professionals
- Insurance companies
- Return-to-work coordinators
- Government agencies
- Courts and tribunals
- DVA and veteran support services
