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Medico Legal

Medico-Legal Assessment

Occupational Therapy Medico-legal Assessment assists to determine the impact of an injury on a person’s life, including activities of daily living, attending domestic chores at home and work-related tasks.

The assessment identifies a person’s

• Level of independence• Pre-injury and post-injury status• Ability to perform tasks• Capacity to fulfil pre-injury roles• Any requirements for past and future care• Ability is assessed through: 1. Observation of performance of selected activities2. Assessment of the environment (eg. home, work)3. Interview with the plaintiff and carer/s4. Available medical documentation and reports
Our assessments ensure that the impact of injury is ascertained in relation to each individual. Accordingly, requirements and recommendations vary from person-to-person. Reports are provided for plaintiffs and defendants in motor accident, professional negligence, public liability and work-related injury or illness claims.

The Recommendations

Recommendations are aimed at maximising a person’s level of functional independence. Recommendations may include: • Intervention: Future therapy, treatment and/ or rehabilitation needs.• Equipment: Adaptive aids or equipment including type, cost, supply, maintenance and replacement of equipment.• Environmental, Home and work Modifications• Transport/Travel: Vehicle modifications and requirements, transport funding or licensing.• Care Requirements: Type of care (eg. domestic assistance, attendant care, nursing care) hours, cost and suppliers

Our Staff

Our team of highly trained Hand - Occupational therapists in Sutherland and Burwood are committed to helping you improve your quality of life. All our team members are knowledgeable, attentive and have the experience required to give you best therapy, treatment possible. We work closely with hand surgeons. Our main objective is to provide up-to-date health care treatments for our patients in a dignified, confidential, professional and caring manner.

Services

As an experienced Occupational Therapist we expertly consider and advise on your lifestyle, home and work environment.
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