Why Should a Generalist OT Practitioner Consider a Driving Assessment

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why should a generalist OT practitioner consider a driving assessment as part of the plan of care for a high-level client who might want to return to driving?

• A) Many high-level clients require consultation about driving safety issues but may not need a full driving evaluation from a specialist.
• B) The client might need to drive in every situation in order to be independent in the community.
• C) Most clients who undergo rehabilitation would like to resume driving.
• D) Performing driving activities improves rehabilitation potential.

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Definitions:

Production Function

A production function describes the relationship between inputs used in production and the output generated from those inputs.

Marginal Product

The additional output gained by adding one more unit of a specific input, keeping all other inputs constant.

Profitability

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Employment

The state of having paid work, being engaged in an occupation or job.