In personal injury matters, strong and ethical collaboration between lawyers (and their paralegals) and occupational therapists (OTs) is crucial for securing the best possible outcomes for the injured examinee. Effective communication and a shared understanding of each other's roles maximise the...
The Power of OT Assessments in Maximising Compensation
Personal injury cases demand a thorough understanding of not only an individual's medical condition but also the far-reaching effects of their injury on everyday life. Occupational therapy (OT) assessments have become an increasingly valuable tool in personal injury law. These assessments help...
5 reasons to rely on an occupational therapy assessment in personal injury matters
OT assessments provide evidence-based expert opinions; assess impairments and impacts; assess current and future care needs and caregiving ability; and identify interventions.
The importance of the occupational therapist in light of recent CTP changes
At Prudence OT, we value the importance of the personal injury specialist in providing a medico-legal report that is up to date and aligned with industry changes. CTP changes have been implemented in an attempt to ensure that those injured in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) are compensated appropriately in accordance with their injury.
How depression and chronic pain are linked
Chronic pain and depression commonly occur together. Here’s why depression shouldn’t be overlooked as a critical factor in pain management.
OT assessments — in the clinic or at home?
Both clinic assessments and screening in the home have their part in practice, so what is the best tool to use to collect outcome measures? While is it known we need to choose tools that are specific and sensitive to what we are attempting to measure, the debate surrounds what tools we need to use...