Professional Driving Assessments by Occupational Therapists: Your Complete Guide

Driving represents independence and freedom, but for individuals with medical conditions or disabilities, it can pose unique challenges.   Professional driving assessments by occupational therapists provide a compassionate and tailored solution to ensure safety and confidence on the road. These evaluations go beyond meeting legal standards—they empower individuals by addressing their specific needs and enhancing [...]

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What are Driver Trained Occupational Therapists (DTOT)?

What is a driver trained OT? On a daily basis, many people undertake the crucial task of driving. Driving is an activity that allows people to fulfil activities that are important to them and gives them freedom of travel and access their community. This can range from fulfilling employment or educational obligations, social engagements [...]

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How do Health Professionals make a referral for injured workers?

Worker injuries Although employers these days must meet work health and safety standards to minimise workplace risks to their employees, injuries still occur in the workplace. Latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that approximately half a million Australians suffered a work-related injury or illness between 2017-2018. That means that almost [...]

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How does dementia affect driving skills?

Dementia background Although dementia is a serious illness, dementia often does not harmfully influence a person’s driving skills until its later stages. Thus, even if a driver has been diagnosed with dementia, they can often still continue to drive for some time. Like any other medical condition, the way dementia affects driving differs between individuals. However, the earlier [...]

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