Diagnostic Assessment
Comprehensive evaluations focussing on individuals having suffered physical and/or psychological complications arising from:
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physical or emotional trauma
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a disease process
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slip and fall accidents
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motor vehicle accidents
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long term disability claims
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medical malpractice issues
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insidious medical conditions.
Psychovocational Evaluation
Psychological and vocational examinations of:
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post injury or illness residual potential
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functional tolerances
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psychological and personality factors bearing on motivation, trainability and employability
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transferable skills analysis
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barriers to training/work re-entry
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possible employment alternatives with preemployment planning recommendations
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treatment needs to optimize residual potential
Diagnosis of psychological disorders, physical, cognitive, and functional limitations bearing on achievement of pre-disability potential.
Includes medical-legal examinations, with comprehensive reporting, follow-up consultation and ongoing support, as necessary, with law firm or Insurer.
Psychological Evaluation
Clinical and psychometric examination of the individual’s emotional, personality and psychosocial functioning, with focus on adaptability and coping resources for training and employment. Attention to psychological impacts of injury, disability, and post-accident adjustment. Diagnosis of psychological disorders. Treatment and management planning recommendations, and referral coordination.
Neuropsychological Evaluation
Clinical and neuropsychometric testing of:
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neurocognitive, neuromotor and neurobehavioral function, with focus on implications for vocational rehabilitation planning, trainability and employability.
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Diagnosis of functional deficits impacting on recovery.
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Recommendations and referral for ongoing health care management and neurognitive rehabilitation.
Psychoeducational Evaluation
Clinical and diagnostic examinations of:
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learning and psychological factors impacting on trainability and academic success
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identification of learning deficits and remedial strategies
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educational planning.
Medical-Legal & Independent Insurance Examinations
Comprehensive clinical and psychometric examination focused on determining post injury level of disability and adjustment. Review of:
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medical and injury-related records
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investigation of functional tolerances and mobility issues
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current medical and psychological status
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motivational considerations
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emotional and psychosocial factors impacting on functionality and post injury work return
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transferable skills analysis
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personality factors, vocational interests and suitable work/training alternatives
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trainability and employability
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income loss appraisal
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long-term rehabilitation needs
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Treatment and Vocational Rehabilitation Planning recommendations.
This examination can address specific lawyer or insurer questions. Over 40 years of staff experience in conducting evaluations for law firms, insurers, pension plans, and the courts, with broad experience in testifying in an expert witness capacity.
Occupational Therapy and Kinesiology Assessments
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one, two or three day Functional Ability Examinations
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ergonomic evaluations
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worksite analysis
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in-home assessment
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orthopaedic aids evaluation.
Chiropractic Examinations
Focusing on patients suffering functional mobility limitations, amputation or pain-related disorders. Functional assessment specific to activities of daily living, homemaking and home maintenance tasks, leisure pursuits, and employment demands. Treatment recommendations. Comprehensive reporting.