Catastrophic impairment is considered a severe physical, emotional and psychological injury, which causes a significant impairment in one or more factors that include work, performing daily activities, concentration and social functioning.
The file review process involves the reviewing of medical records to determine the severity of injury or impairment, the need for additional medical intervention, and the prognosis for improvement/recovery.
Independent medical evaluation (IME) is a medical/psychological/functional assessment performed to determine impairment and/or disability for the purpose of claims or legal proceedings.
Medico-legal assessment is a medical/psychological/functional assessment performed to determine impairment and/or disability for the purpose of claims or legal proceedings.
We provide a medico-legal consultation service in which we, upon request, will review a medical brief and subsequently discuss the case directly with legal counsel.
Our clinical psychologists provide onsite training, and/or consultation, regarding how to identify, address, and prevent mental illness and distress in the workplace.
We arrange translation services if these are requested at the time of booking. Such services are vital in some cases where the client is not fluent in English.
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