School Of Science And HealthConducting Medicolegal AssessmentsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400184.2
Discipline: HEALTH NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
About this Unit
Experienced health professionals may choose to conduct medicolegal assessments as part of their business. These assessments and subsequent reports are different in their intent and format to those completed by treating professionals. This unit teaches students about relevant state and federal legislation and statutes, legal terminology and practices, the personal injury claim process, what is expected of an expert witness, the process of conducting an assessment, report writing skills, and giving evidence in court. While the focus will be on occupational therapy medicolegal assessments, students and professionals from other disciplines should also find this unit of interest.