Serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents, workplace incidents, or other circumstances may result in permanent disabilities, chronic pain, reduced function, or the need for ongoing medical and rehabilitation care.
A Cost of Future Care Assessment provides an objective evaluation of the anticipated medical, rehabilitation, therapeutic, and support needs associated with an individual’s injury or condition. Depending on the circumstances, this may include the future cost of medical treatment, medications, therapy, assistive devices, equipment, personal care, and other services required to manage the individual’s ongoing needs.
At Ultima Independent Assessments, Cost of Future Care Assessments are conducted by appropriately qualified professionals, including occupational therapists and other relevant healthcare professionals, depending on the requirements of the referral.
The assessment considers the individual’s current condition, functional limitations, prognosis, and anticipated future care requirements. The resulting report provides an evidence-based opinion regarding the nature of the anticipated cost of future care and may assist legal teams in evaluating damages and preparing litigation or settlement.
A note on expert testimony
Our physicians, psychiatrist, Occupational Therapist and kinesiologist have experience in medi-legal assessments and understand the professional duties and obligations associated with providing independent expert opinions.
Our practitioners prepare clear, comprehensive medical-legal reports based on their clinical findings, professional expertise, and the information available to them. Where required, they may also provide expert testimony and participate in mediation, arbitration, and tribunal proceedings.
Our commitment is to provide objective, impartial and evidence-based opinions to assist the court and other decision-makers in understanding the medical functional issues relevant to a matter.
Fees are based on the BCMA or CPT Guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cost of future care assessment?
What happens during a cost of future care assessment?
The specialist kinesiologist, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist performs a full review of an individual’s lifetime needs and the costs associated with treatment, services and equipment.
Common factors evaluated include lost income, cost of medications, cost of special devices & equipment, physiotherapy, attendant care, home care, housework, and transportation.
Can you give me an example of someone who might need a COFC Assessment?
An individual who has suffered a brain contusion in a car accident and is permanently taking anti-convulsion medications.
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