Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays for the assessment?
Assessment fees are paid for by the auto insurance company under which the injured client is covered. This must be approved by the insurance adjuster before an assessment can be conducted. In other situations, an employer or law office will pay for an assessment.
How long does an assessment take and does it require multiple visits?
Our assessments take between 2 to 4 hours, depending on the type of assessment, and we ensure that the client knows this ahead of time. Assessments only require one visit, however, sometimes it is advisable to follow up with a re-assessment after a certain amount of time has elapsed. This helps re-enforce and ensure that all the recommendations have been applied appropriately.
How quickly can I schedule an assessment and have a completed report?
A completed and thorough report is usually provided within 5 business days
Is my information kept confidential?
Yes. Meditecs has a very strict privacy policy that can be reviewed at any time upon request. There is no information as private and personal as the of health profile of an individual. Your right to privacy is a fundamental right. Every measure is taken to ensure that your right to privacy is assured.
Which days of the week can an assessment be scheduled at Meditecs and at what times of the day?
An assessment can usually be booked for any day, even on weekends. Evening assessments are also available during weekdays. Our assessors have varying schedules that offer some flexibility so that your needs will be accommodated.
Do you require the client’s permission to do an assessment?
Yes, the client must give us informed consent by signing a consent form before we can conduct an assessment.
Who can refer clients to Meditecs?
Healthcare Practitioners – Doctors, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Nurses and Massage Therapists
Healthcare professionals who treat clients injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident, focus on assisting in a quick patient recovery which entails both the physical treatments that they provide and the detailed assessments that they recommend. The sooner that a needed assessment is performed, the sooner the client will receive the extra assistance required to return to their previous level of function.
Insurance Adjusters & Rehabilitation Consultants
Adjusters and Rehab Consultants aim to facilitate their clients in their return to a pre-accident functional level and often will refer a client for a specific assessment in order to hasten this entire process.
Lawyers
Legal representatives of clients injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident, sometimes enlist our assessment services in order to ensure that their clients receive the help that they need for their specific situation.
Employers
In work related situations, often Employers require an assessment of their employee’s functional abilities (FAE/FCE) or a Work-site Assessment to be performed in order to determine if the client is ready to return to work and if the work environment needs to be changed to accommodate the client.