Episodes
Listening to Nerves and Muscles
In this episode of The Consult by Australian Specialist Hub, Hanna sits down with neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist Dr Janaka Seneviratne to talk about the work behind the diagnosis, and why medico-legal neurology is rarely as straightforward as it looks on paper.
From the Train Tracks to Treaty — A Story of Cultural Safety with Aus Hub's First Nations Advocate, Jarvis Atkinson
This NAIDOC Week, as we celebrate 50 Years of Deadly, we’re honoured to share a powerful conversation.
Jarvis Atkinson is a Australian Specialist Hub’s First Nations Advocate, and newly elected member of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria. We sat down with Jarvis to chat about what it really means to create culturally safe spaces for First Nations people in health and assessment settings.
From the Himalayas to the Courtroom | Dr Trish Batchelor on Occupational Medicine
In this episode of The Consult, host Hanna sits down with Dr Trish Batchelor, Occupational and Environmental Physician and dual-qualified GP, whose career has taken her from trekking clinics at 4,500 metres in Nepal to the offices of the Australian Federal Police and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Brains, Borders & the Bush: Meet Neurosurgeon Dr. Ameya Kamat
In this episode of The Consult, Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr Ameya Kamat shares his journey into neurosurgery, his commitment to improving access to specialist care across remote Australia, and his approach to independent medico-legal assessments.
Beyond the Assessment: How Occupational Therapy Shapes Complex Legal Matters with Madelaine DeFazio
In this episode of The Consult, we sit down with occupational therapist Madelaine DeFazio to explore what it really means to practise OT in the medico-legal space. Madelaine shares how her career took a turn from exercise science to OT and why she’s never looked back after eight years in the field.
Building the Picture: OT in the Medico-Legal Space with Adam Baldock
In this episode of The Consult, we sit down with Occupational Therapist Adam Baldock to explore what goes into a high-quality medico-legal Occupational Therapy assessment. Adam shares how an unconventional career path led him into OT, why building rapport is essential to understanding the whole person, and how home-based assessments provide valuable insight into a person’s everyday function.
Inside the Examination Room: Hand and Wrist Assessment with Dr Mark Nabarro
In this episode of The Consult, we sit down with Dr Mark Nabarro, Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon, to explore the complexities of assessing hand, wrist and upper limb injuries in the medico-legal space. Dr Nabarro shares his journey into hand surgery, why thorough clinical examination should complement imaging, the importance of choosing the right specialist, and how clear, focused referral questions can support more meaningful medico-legal assessments.
The Orthopaedic Surgeons of the Face: Inside Maxillofacial Assessment with Dr David Sherring
In this episode of The Consult, Hanna Barclay is joined by Dr David Sherring, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and past president of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.Dr Sherring traces a path that began with a dental degree he didn’t much enjoy, took him into the army and a deployment to Rwanda, and led him back to medicine.
More Than Sleep Apnoea: Respiratory and Sleep Medicine with Dr Sakhee Kotecha
In this episode of The Consult, Dr Sakhee Kotecha, Respiratory, Sleep and Lung Transplant Physician, joins Hanna to discuss her transition into medico-legal medicine and the complexities of sleep and respiratory assessments. They explore sleep beyond sleep apnoea, occupational lung disease and workplace exposures, as well as practical tips for clear Letters of Instruction and effective medico-legal assessments.
The conversation behind the report
Legal professionals and case managers work with independent medical experts every day. But a referral and a written report only tell half the story.
Each episode, host Hanna Barclay — Director of Australian Specialist Hub, sits down with a specialist from the panel. Not to talk about their CV, but about how they think, what they look for, and what the people relying on their work should actually understand.
“A chance to know the specialists behind the reports as people. That familiarity builds trust, improves working relationships, and turns a transactional dynamic into a genuine professional connection.”
Who is The Consult for
Legal Professionals
Plaintiff and defendant solicitors, barristers and in-house legal counsel who regularly brief independent medical specialists and want a deeper understanding of the clinical thinking behind every report.
Case Managers
Workers compensation, insurance and rehabilitation professionals who rely on independent medical assessments and want practical clinical insights to support better outcomes.
