Occupational Therapy Reports
OT Legal reports provide a comprehensive and expert analysis of the individual’s condition or injury, examining the broad and long-term impact on their functional capacity, lifestyle, and rehabilitation needs.
Each report is based on a thorough clinical assessment and detailed documentation that supports medico-legal proceedings with clarity, objectivity, and professionalism. Our assessments cover the following core domains:
Functional Capacity Over Time
Evaluation of the client’s previous, current, and projected functional abilities, highlighting the overall impact of the condition or injury on independence and participation.
Holistic Clinical Status
Detailed examination of physical, cognitive, psychological, and social functioning, with supporting observations and evidence-based commentary.
Lifestyle and Daily Living Impact
Consideration of the functional implications of the injury, including loss of lifestyle and reduced engagement in personal care, domestic, vocational, and leisure activities.
Rehabilitation and Recovery Requirements
Identification of the type, intensity, and duration of ongoing rehabilitation required to support recovery and optimise outcomes.
Support Services
Recommendations for additional supports required as a direct result of the injury including personal assistance, domestic assistance, or rehabilitation assistance, tailored to each client's specific context.
Assistive Equipment Prescription
Specification of specialist equipment needs, such as wheelchairs, adaptive seating, bathing aids, mobility devices, and hoisting systems.
Housing Adaptation and Environmental Accessibility
Professional opinion on required home modifications to facilitate safety and independence, and commentary on the need for re-housing where current accommodation is no longer suitable.
Vocational and Employability Assessment
In-depth analysis of the client’s ability to return to work, including workplace assessment, recommendations for reasonable accommodations, and guidance on potential retraining pathways.
Driving Capacity Review
Assessment of the client’s ability to return to driving, including recommendations for vehicle modifications and referral to specialist driving assessors where required.
Psychological Impact
Evaluation of the emotional and psychological consequences of the injury, including an expert view on pain, suffering, and loss of role or identity following life-altering events.
Each OT Legal report is tailored to the individual case and grounded in best-practice clinical guidelines, ensuring it stands up to legal scrutiny and serves the best interest of the client and court process alike.