SECTION 612:10-1-4. Consultants (medical, dental and psychological)

  Medical, dental and psychological consultants are employed by the Department to provide review, evaluation, advice, guidance, and staff training regarding the medical and psychological aspects of the rehabilitation process. The major role of the consultant is to serve as a resource in providing and interpreting medical and psychological information which will assist staff in making sound decisions regarding eligibility and plans of service. The consultant will advise staff, as requested, regarding the functional limitations and prognosis of the medical, dental or psychological assessment. The consultant may be asked to review medical, dental or psychological reports to determine whether the reports are sufficiently clear and complete for use by staff in determining eligibility or planning services.

(1)   Consultant's responsibility. The appropriate consultant can help interpret available data and recommends appropriate additional diagnosis. The consultant assists staff in defining the client's limitations, strengths and medical, dental and/or psychological potential for employment.

(2)   Nature and scope of services in Individualized Plan for Employment. The consultant assists staff in determining specific services of physical and/or mental restoration appropriate to achieving the employment outcome planned in the IPE.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1711, eff 4-13-99 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2590, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11]