surfcoast occupational therapy
Medicolegal
Medicolegal Reports
Surfcoast Occupational Therapy is an established practice providing expert Occupational Therapy medicolegal reports in a timely and professional manner.
Our reports provide unbiased opinions assisting courts to determine the impact of injury or illness on a person's capacity for employment, personal care, domestic duties, and leisure activities.
Report Information:
Surfcoast Occupational Therapy reports provide a detailed and thorough analysis of the person's condition or injury, with regards to the following:
The previous, present and future functional ability of the client
The current physical, cognitive, psychological and social status of the client
Functional implications of the injury, including loss of lifestyle and impact on the client’s personal care, domestic, work and leisure activities.
The amount of ongoing rehabilitation input required
The care needs of the client (previous, present and future)
The extra support required associated with the injury (eg. personal care, domestic assistance, adapted transport)
Specialist equipment required (ie. Wheelchair, seating, bathing, hoists etc)
Any housing adaptations / modifications needed to the client’s home
Any reasons for re-housing
The client’s ability to return to work, and future earning capacity
An assessment of the workplace and recommendations regarding modifications / re-training needed to facilitate the client’s return to work
The client’s ability to return to driving
Any modifications required to the client’s car
Psychological impact of the injury (pain and suffering)