Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Freud (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2011.
Health: Assessors
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Freud on 14 November (WA 104), whether Atos Healthcare nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists who assess employment and support allowance claimants are qualified to diagnose objective neurological signs.
- Answer
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Atos Healthcare nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists who assess employment and support allowance claimants are not required to diagnose conditions. They provide advice based on the disabling effects of a condition on an individual.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 13528; 733 c18WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Related items
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
Monday, 14 November 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Diagnosis Medical examinations Nurses Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Neurology Employment and support allowance Atos Healthcare
- Link
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