The increasing emphasis on rehabilitation will affect the basic role and responsibilities of advisers, say Helen Merfield and Joy Reymond
It is a common misconception that rehabilitation is designed only for those with severe illnesses or to address permanent impairment. In fact, it is an effective tool for dealing with all illnesses and injuries - from stress, mild psychological problems, strains and sprains to musculo-skeletal injuries and more acute medical problems. The term rehabilitation covers a broad range of services and skills. One of the main distinctions is between medical rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation. Medical rehabilitation is normally part of a health insurance policy. It focuses on the physic...
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