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Department
of Human Services Families
First Online Policy Manual Deprivation Incapacity – Procedures |
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15.4.3.4 |
EVALUATION OF THE TREATING PHYSICIAN’S FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS |
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The
designated MEU staff may place considerable reliance on the treating/examining
physician’s and/or mental health provider’s findings/recommendations as to
whether or not a physical/mental defect, illness, or
impairment exists. The
physician’s findings must include: ·
A diagnosis
and clinical/medical/mental health evidence to support the diagnosis. ·
A prognosis
that appears to be reasonable in light of the diagnosis. A
“prescription pad” statement or a letter from a physician without supporting
medical evidence is not acceptable. The decision
that incapacity exists according to definition is a programmatic one. The
decision must be made based on the medical and/or mental health
findings/recommendations as they apply to a particular person and his/her
ability to continue his/her current employment/care activities. The MEU decision
is binding on the DHS county office. |
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