Title: Consulting with Occupational Therapists
Author: Tori Goldhammer, MS, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS, ECHM, CEAC, CFPS, CLCP
This activity is designed to increase understanding of work of occupational therapists and how they can assist in litigation.
Upon completion of the learning activity the learner will be able to:
a. Define the role of the occupational therapist (OT) across settings and populations.
b. Identify what is important for the LNC to note when reviewing OT therapy notes in medical records for litigation.
c. Identify how the OT can assist the LNC in litigation and resources to find the appropriate OT for a case.
The author, reviewers, and nurse planners all report no financial relationships that would pose a conflict of interest.
This activity has been awarded 1 Contact Hour of credit. The activity is valid for credit until December 1, 2026.
To receive CE credit, read the article and pass the CE test online at http://www.aalnc.org/page/the-journal-of-legal-nurse-consulting.
CEs are free to members during the membership year and can be purchased as a 4-issue subscription of $65/year for non-members.