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3 years 3 months ago #265826 by Tessybel
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Hi.
I was referred to a pain management course online as a means of getting further help with my chronic pain. Specifically I was told that it was the only way to get facet joint injections or other forms of pain management.
This 2nd week I noticed a PIP assessor sitting in on the course. I'd like to know if anyone thinks this could adversely affect future assessments
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T
I was referred to a pain management course online as a means of getting further help with my chronic pain. Specifically I was told that it was the only way to get facet joint injections or other forms of pain management.
This 2nd week I noticed a PIP assessor sitting in on the course. I'd like to know if anyone thinks this could adversely affect future assessments
Thanks
T
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3 years 3 months ago #265841 by Gary
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Hi Tessybel
I have no idea and not seen any posts on the forum.
I thought I would open up your question to forum members who may have more information.
Gary
I have no idea and not seen any posts on the forum.
I thought I would open up your question to forum members who may have more information.
Gary
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3 years 3 months ago #265843 by AliBee
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How did you know they were a PIP assessor?
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3 years 3 months ago #265846 by phrank
.......exactly what I thought. In any case, why wouldn't a PIP assessor sit on a medical course? Surely this would add weight to their credibilty as a health care professional.
Hidden agenda? Well I must admit it does sound fishy. The assessors I've encountered along my numerous journeys have been very sketchy on everything but for the most basic of medical knowledge.
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How did you know they were a PIP assessor?
.......exactly what I thought. In any case, why wouldn't a PIP assessor sit on a medical course? Surely this would add weight to their credibilty as a health care professional.
Hidden agenda? Well I must admit it does sound fishy. The assessors I've encountered along my numerous journeys have been very sketchy on everything but for the most basic of medical knowledge.
Regards,
Phrank.
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3 years 3 months ago #265848 by greekqueen
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Hi T, Perhaps they were sitting in to gain further knowledge in their assessing.
I am due to join a pain clinic for help and I am not sure I would like it if an assessor from PIP was in my group and I would question why.
Yes everyone has to learn but there ARE other ways, and I would feel this was a step too far to my private safe group where we talk about our pain, if indeed this was a PIP assessor; this could be a breach of confidentiality.
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I am due to join a pain clinic for help and I am not sure I would like it if an assessor from PIP was in my group and I would question why.
Yes everyone has to learn but there ARE other ways, and I would feel this was a step too far to my private safe group where we talk about our pain, if indeed this was a PIP assessor; this could be a breach of confidentiality.
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3 years 3 months ago #265849 by Angel
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I agree with GQ Tessybel… is it an NHS course??
If a ‘private NHS provider’ service it raises serious issues/ questions about patient data and how it is used by private companies. Is this our future then?
If a ‘private NHS provider’ service it raises serious issues/ questions about patient data and how it is used by private companies. Is this our future then?
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