Brief Submission Checklist — Medicolegal Neurology | Dr Ron Granot

Brief Submission Checklist

Tick off each item before sending the brief — saves time and produces a better report. Printable.

A complete brief speeds turnaround and improves report quality. ⭐ items are essential; ☐ items are strongly recommended where applicable.

Tip: Print this page and use it as a covering sheet for the brief, or attach to the brief on file. The boxes are designed for ticking on paper.

Matter type clearly identified — SIRA WPI, PIC referral, common law, TPD, medical negligence, fitness for work, Defence, etc.
Specific questions you want answered — see the focused-brief examples on the For Solicitors page
Acknowledgement of Expert Witness duty (Schedule 7 UCPR NSW) where the report is for court use
Relevant legislation / rules under which the assessment is conducted e.g. SIRA Permanent Impairment Guidelines edition, PIC procedural rules, MAI Act
Role of the report — primary opinion / addendum to prior / response to opposing expert / supplementary
Reporting deadline if any
Confirmation of acceptance of fees (quote provided on receipt)

GP records relevant to the matter — full history, not just summary letters
Hospital admission summaries and discharge letters
Specialist correspondence — particularly any neurologist, neurosurgeon, pain physician, psychiatrist
Imaging reports — MRI, CT, X-ray (and the actual studies on disc/cloud link if available for independent review)
Neurophysiology reports — nerve conduction studies, EMG, EEG where relevant
Neuropsychological assessment reports
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology notes
Medication list — current and historical with dates

Statement of claim or index to court documents (where relevant)
Plaintiff's own statement — how the injury happened, evolution of symptoms, current impact
Prior medicolegal reports — both supporting and opposing
Police report / event timeline (motor accident / personal injury)
Witness statements relevant to the index event
Surveillance material if it is to form part of the opinion

Employer position description for pre-injury role
Work capacity certificates and return-to-work history
Pay slips / employment continuity records (loss-of-earning capacity assessment)
For TPD: full policy wording including the disability definition being relied upon
For fitness for work: defined duties, equipment used, safety-critical elements
For Defence: ADF medical and operational records, MEC requirements

Client's name, date of birth, contact phone and email for appointment confirmation
Interpreter required? Language?
Mobility / accessibility needs (wheelchair, support person)
Preferred examination location (Bondi Junction rooms; telehealth in selected matters by prior arrangement)
Any safety considerations (history of aggression, prior incident at examination)

Matter-Specific Items

Additional items beyond the general checklist that are useful for specific matter types.

Identify the SIRA Permanent Impairment Guidelines edition (currently 4th for motor accident; AMA Guides 5th for workers comp neurology)
Confirm maximum medical improvement (MMI) has been reached — premature WPI is not valid
Provide any prior WPI assessments
Surveillance material (where relevant)

Full policy wording — particularly the disability definition being relied upon (often the difference between own-occupation, any-occupation, and ADL definitions matters significantly)
Date of disability onset / last day worked
Continuous disability period being claimed

Detailed role description with safety-critical elements identified
For driving: Austroads Assessing Fitness to Drive class and concerns (commercial vs private)
Risk tolerance of the regulator/employer (where known)

SIRA + PIC accredited. Typical turnaround 1–2 weeks.

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Last reviewed: 25 May 2026 by Dr Ron Granot, FRACP — Consultant Neurologist, East Neurology, Bondi Junction.