MBChB, Dip.RACOG, DPM, FRANZCP
EXPERIENCE
EXPERTISE
EMPATHY
About Dr Nicole Phillips
For the past 30 years, Dr Nicole Phillips has run a thriving clinical psychiatric practice, focussing on the special mental health needs of women, whilst, in parallel, running her ever-expanding medicolegal practice.
Dr Phillips graduated from Auckland Medical School, then migrated to Melbourne, where she completed her post graduate studies. After gaining diplomas in obstetrics and family planning , she completed a diploma of psychological medicine at Melbourne University, whilst concurrently completing her Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry.
In her early years of practice, Dr Phillips established and ran an innovative psychiatry referral service for obstetric/gynaecology patients at The Mercy Hospital for Women whilst working on the Mother-Baby Unit for post-natal depression.
Her other special interest is chronic fatigue syndrome, a misunderstood and poorly treated chronic medical illness. From 2001-2013, she was honorary Medical Advisor of Emerge, the association that supports Australian sufferers of CFS, and medical editor of the association’s quarterly journal. During this time, she received 2 awards at Government House for her work and advocacy.
Her medicolegal reports are known for their thoroughness, thoughtfulness and readability. Her assessments are considered and empathic, and provide a safe space for people who may be anxious about the process.
In her independent medical assessments, Dr Phillips assesses any condition that is in the DSM 5 as well as chronic fatigue syndrome.
Dr Phillips only sees female, trans & non-binary clients.
Accreditations
1.AMA impairment/GEPIC(AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Impairment, Fourth Edition.)
2.PIRS/impairment assessment
3.Workcover Victoria
4. Workcover Tasmania
Memberships
1.Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry
2.RANZCP Faculty of Adult Psychiatry
3.Australian Medical Association
4.Medical Indemnity Protection Society
Our Process
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Our Medicolegal Services
For The Client
For Telehealth consultations, a zoom link and consent form will be emailed the week before your appointment, as well as a confirmation call from Dr Phillips’s administrative staff to confirm you have received everything you need. For in-person assessments, the consent form will be emailed to you prior to your appointment, to be filled out and returned via email prior to the appointment.
For Telehealth appointments, client to ensure stable WiFi prior to the appointment.
The assessment will take between 60 and 120 minutes.
The independent medical examination is unlike other medical appointments. No feedback, including diagnosis or treatment advice can be given in the appointment.
A cancellation of your appointment within 72 hours will incur a fee. Your appointment will be rescheduled but there may be a delay. Please take this into account whilst undergoing this process.
Lastly, know that you are in safe hands, and that Dr Phillips will do everything in her power to make you feel seen, heard and supported during your examination.
Fitness for duties
Personal injury
Public Liability
Historical sexual abuse
Institutional abuse
Medical negligence
Income protection
Total and permanent disablement
Workers’ Compensation
Wrongs Act certificate
For The Referrer
Fill out contact form or send us an email. Provide a brief summary of the type of case and required time frame eg. “I need the report in 6-8 weeks”, “I need the report by the end of September.”State whether the assessment is to be via Telehealth or in person in Melbourne.
You will be contacted via email on the day of contact. An appointment time will be provided. If this is deemed unsuitable, alternatives will be offered. An approximate quote can be offered including cancellation policy on request.
Documentation, plus client’s mobile and email must be sent no later than seven working days ahead of the appointment.
Once documentation arrives, the quote can be confirmed.
The client is assessed, and the report is provided within 5-7 working days or sooner. For urgent reports required within 48 hours, an extra fee is applicable.
The account will be attached to the report and payment will be required within seven days.
