The occupational therapist as an expert analyst on the cost of future health care in legal cases.
The purpose of this paper is to explain the legal criteria the court follows when awarding monies to an injured individual for Cost of Future Care. It also describes the role of, and procedures used by, the occupational therapist in analyzing future care costs for the court's consideration. It describes the benefits to the client, the legal system and society arising from the occupational therapist's expertise, and the role the therapist plays in obtaining information related to the client's case from other professionals.
OT Consulting/Treatment Services Ltd., Vancouver, BC.
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D002170:Canada; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005104:Expert Testimony; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000191:economics; D016365:Liability, Legal / Q000191:economics*; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors