× Members

How important is a companion at ESA medical?

More
12 years 8 months ago #63034 by J The Divine B
Replied by J The Divine B on topic Re:How important is a companion at ESA medical?
The note taker should ideally one who is very competent and fast writer.

Too often it is wholly insufficient to have occasional points jotted down.

Note taker should write name of HCP, time of commencement/ending and be seen by HCP to be seriously taking continual detailednotes.
Iy is unlikely that diligent note taker will produce result of backfiring ---rather, HCP will be very careful.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
12 years 8 months ago #63040 by cmarie510
Replied by cmarie510 on topic Re:How important is a companion at ESA medical?
If at all possible, always always always have someone with you; for note-taking and a witness of what took place. You may need them again in the future.

Good luck,
cmarie

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • asdman
  • Topic Author
12 years 8 months ago #63043 by asdman
XFACTOR wrote:

If a person would (aware of the criteria) hope to be awarded points for the support group on the basis that social contact is always precluded, then should they attend with a companion it could be said that dealing witha compan ion and a atos assessor shows social contact is not alwayys precluded (more proof than if they went alone) If they go alone, the it is suggested they can cope with change and social interaction

They cannot win.

yes, a classic catch 22

WCA Handbook says "It would seem likely the person would require a companion to attend at the MEC due to the level of anxiety/communication restriction that this descriptor would normally be expected to reflect."

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: GordonGaryBISCatherineWendyKellygreekqueenpeterKatherineSuper UserjimmckChris
We use cookies

We use cookies on our website. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site.