The department of health provides for the formation of multidisciplinary teams to manage musculoskeletal disorders. Coordination of rehabilitative efforts seems to have been left to chance; leaving an opportunity for private case managers to exploit.
Evidence from:
Department of Health June 2006
“The Musculoskeletal Services Framework”
The Framework identifies a lack of organised provision of rehabilitation services and interventions. This provides an opportunity for the private sector to step in. Where the disorder is work-related this could involve a liability insurer.
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