CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS & REPORTS
We provide accurate, independent and unbiased medicolegal reports detailing functional capacity. This includes examining the impact of injury or illness on an individual’s ability to carry out all the things they have to, want to and are expected to perform. We accept both plaintiff and defendant referrals for claims relating to motor vehicle, workers compensation, public liability and medical negligence matters.
IMPARTIAL REPORTING
It is essential a medicolegal occupational therapist is impartial and conducts a valid and thorough assessment. Our staff have current clinical experience in acquired brain injury rehabilitation and utilise relevant scientific evidence to support all aspects of their work.
We address questions raised in the letter of instruction. This often includes:
Previous, current and future level of independence
An outline of the injury, rehabilitation and any outstanding allied health requirements
Care provided thus far, both gratuitous and formal
Explanation of how changes in body structure and function impact self-care, domestic management, productivity, leisure and other valued occupations
Recommendations for assistive technology, allied health services and external supports
WE COME TO YOU
We understand that our physical and social environment influences our behaviour. Therefore, our assessments are carried out in the client's home environment to ensure that functional requirements can be accurately determined.
MEDICOLEGAL REPORTS
We provide accurate, independent and unbiased medicolegal reports detailing functional capacity. This includes examining the impact of injury or illness on an individual’s occupations. We consider assess their ability to carry out all the things they have to, want to and are expected to perform.
We accept both plaintiff and defendant referrals for claims relating to motor vehicle, workers compensation, public liability and medical negligence matters.
MEDICOLEGAL ASSESSMENTS
Medicolegal assessments are conducted in your home.
The assessment includes an interview about your injury, your pre-injury roles and responsibilities and how the injury has impacted you ability to fulfil these.
The Occupational Therapist will make observations during your appointment, such as relevant movements, and will supplement this process with relevant standardised assessments.
The face-to-face assessment usually takes 2 to 3 hours.
After the assessment, a thorough report is produced and sent to the referring lawyer.
PERSONAL INJURY, DISABILITY OR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS
Our breadth of clinical experience means we understand what people need and want to do, and how this can be impacted by changes in their health or circumstances.
We accept referrals and requests for:
Lifetime care assessments
Functional Capacity Assessments
NDIS plan reviews
Total Permanent Disability Claims
Workers’ Compensation Assessments
Personal Injury Claim Assessments
SPECIFIED ASSESSMENTS
You may request a Functional Capacity Assessment or be referred for a Lifetime Care Assessment or for an opinion on your ability to work.
During these sessions, we will ask about your level of independence and what you need help with, and why. We will carry out relevant standardised assessments and provide a clear report to your referrer.
These appointments usually take 1 to 2 hours.
Any relevant therapy and medical reports you have and are happy to share are very useful and will be used in compiling your report.
UNIQUE ACCREDITATIONS
We are credentialed in the Functional Independence Measure and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.
Jocelyn is also trained in Perceive Recall Plan Perform System of Task Analysis, having completed both the Assessment and Intervention courses.
