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Chapter 7 - RehabilitationName seven services that can be associated with rehabilitation. - answer1.
rehabilitation consultant or caseworker
2. medical care and treatment
3. physical and occupational therapists
4. care by psychologists
5. training in self-care: mobility, communication and any other daily living skill
6. vocational assessment, training and employment placement
7. social counselling and any related services
What is a prosthesis? - answer An artificial substitute for missing a body part
What is an orthosis? - answer An appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent
or correct deformities, or to improve function of movable parts of the body.
What kind of counselling outside of the medical field is sometimes needed for
claimants? - answer financial counselling
What is the definition of rehabilitation? - answer restoring to normal form and function to
an injured individual or restoring the best function possible. This not only involves the
physical aspect but the work and social environment as well.
What are the three main goals of rehabilitation? - answer1. maximum medical recovery
2. early return to employment
3. return to pre-accident lifestyle or viable alternative.
What is the insurer's focus with respect to rehabilitation? - answerInsurers generally
promote the use of rehabilitation to return injured claimants to self care, gainful
employment and recreational activities, at the levels enjoyed before the accident
occurred, in the shortest possible time.
What types of impairment are there? - answerPhysical, cognitive abilities, emotional
control and social function.
What types of claims can utilize rehabilitation services? - answerfirst party
What benefit does the insurer hope to gain by using rehabilitation services? -
answerEconomically advantageous when rehab programs are in place early. Well
planned rehab programs are a means to control costs for insurers.
, What is the role of the family doctor with respect to rehabilitation? - answerprovide a
meaningful profile of the patient, including prior health information, set job specific limits
or establish limits on rage of motion.
What are physiatrists? - answerMedical doctors specializing in rehabilitative medicine.
Involved in the medical management of catastrophic spinal cord injuries.
How are the many disciplines of medicine and related services that may be involved in
the rehabilitation process managed? - answerPart of the coordination process involves
helping all those involved in the process to work as a team.
Generally, when should the rehabilitation process begin? - answerIn very serious
injuries this starts in the hospital. In less serious injuries early intervention can be
between 4 weeks to 6 months.
When are rehabilitation case managers used and what do they provide? - answerFor
the more serious cases & where poor motivation is likely to act as a barrier to recovery.
They develop goals and objectives for rehab with claimants. They are responsible for
coordinating and facilitating effective delivery of services.
List the factors that can alert the adjuster to suggest rehabilitation services. (14) -
answer- Medical diagnosis or prognosis is not clear;
- Normal healing time has elapsed and there is no improvement or the situation has
worsened;
- Treatment is not likely to succeed;
- Extreme psychological response to a relatively minor injury;
- Soft tissue injury with long-term consequences, such as chronic pain syndrome;
- extensive use of medication;
- Doctor or treatment shopping;
- A drastic lifestyle change;
- Prolonged or specialized care required;
- Unable to perform some daily living tasks;
- Unable to return to previous job;
- Limited job, education, or language skills;
- Pre-existing condition;
- History of prolonged recovery periods or poor health
What is a functional capacity assessment? - answerA review conducted by a
rehabilitation expert based on the collection of comprehensive medical and non-medical
information to determine a claimant's fitness for work.
Who makes up a rehabilitation team? - answer- Treating doctors and other medical
specialists;
- Nurses;
- Physical and speech therapists;
- Psychologists or psychiatrists;
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