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10 years 10 months ago - 10 years 10 months ago #125891 by weasley
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Can the PIP assessor physical examine you hands on, such as blood pressure, pulse, without good reason.
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10 years 10 months ago #125894 by slugsta
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Paul, I would expect the assessor might do things like check B/P and pulse and perhaps check the range of movement of limbs or assess the strength thereof. I think the assessment itself would be considered ' good reason'.
Of course, the assessor should explain what s/he is going to do and ensure that you have given consent. You can with-hold this consent but should expect the assessment to be discontinued and, quite possibly, your claim refused if you were to do so.
Of course, the assessor should explain what s/he is going to do and ensure that you have given consent. You can with-hold this consent but should expect the assessment to be discontinued and, quite possibly, your claim refused if you were to do so.
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10 years 10 months ago #125895 by Gordon
A brief examination of the claimants hand, knees and ankles is usually part of the assessment, blood pressure may also be checked.
Claimants are entitled to refuse a physical examination but it may count against you if the refusal is not because it would cause you pain or in relation to a mental health issue.
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Paul wrote: Can the PIP assessor physical examine you hands on, such as blood pressure, pulse, without good reason.
A brief examination of the claimants hand, knees and ankles is usually part of the assessment, blood pressure may also be checked.
Claimants are entitled to refuse a physical examination but it may count against you if the refusal is not because it would cause you pain or in relation to a mental health issue.
Gordon
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10 years 10 months ago #125906 by Judy
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At home visit from a Capita hp I asked about the blood pressure check and she said they don't do it as they don't have the right equipment and that they weren't getting accurate readings.
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