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The FCC Report An Author’s Perspective

Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D. The FCC Report An Author’s Perspective. Presented by Dianne Taylor Reg. P.T. December 2006. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D. Purpose.

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The FCC Report An Author’s Perspective

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  1. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D The FCC ReportAn Author’s Perspective Presented by Dianne Taylor Reg. P.T. December 2006

  2. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Purpose • To document and organize a concise plan for current and future care needs with associated costs relevant to the individual’s accident related disabilities

  3. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D First Step • Provision of comprehensive file records • Elapsed time since date of loss • Sufficient time must pass to allow the claimant’s health care status to have stabilized without foreseeable significant changes in status • Availability of current medical reports with opinions on probability of the development of secondary conditions • Physiatrist Neurologist • Neuro-Psychiatrist Psychologist • Orthopaedic

  4. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Timing of The Report FCC can proceed when the following criteria is met: • 30-90 Days • Receipt of records • File review • Identification of missing information • Discussion with referral source • Meeting with claimant • Written communication with treatment team If the above criteria can not be met a File Review may be an option

  5. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Content of report • Review Claimant’s Medical, Rehabilitation and Vocational records • Description of claimant’s status based on medical information and observation during home interview • Written recommendations from members of the treatment team • Pre-accident issues • Objective analysis of previously documented issues for accuracy, objectivity and validity

  6. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Challenges of Children • Probability and common sense • Increasing educational & social disparity with chronological peers • Increasing needs over time • Supported by clinical experience

  7. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Justification Were it not for the accident? Life Expectations: • Family • Home • Work • Recreation

  8. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Defendable Recommendations Based on: • Documented medical opinions • Clinical experience • Relevant literature • Current costs • Common sense

  9. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Med Rehab Costs

  10. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Med Rehab 2

  11. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Med Rehab 3

  12. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Attendant Care Benefit

  13. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Other

  14. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Accident Benefits vs. Tort • SABS Guidelines • Market Rates

  15. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D SABS GUIDELINES

  16. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D MARKET VALUE PRICING

  17. Dianne M. Taylor & Associates Inc. D Summary • Initiate referral early • Provide independent medical reports • Maintain open dialogue • Copies of this presentation may be obtained at: www.rehabconsultants.ca

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