Seanad debates

Monday, 24 November 2003

Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Committee Stage.

 

1:45 pm

Derek McDowell (Labour)

It does not actually say "incomplete". It is possible that it would be incomplete. It is possible that somebody may have an initial medical report but does not go back for a subsequent report and should do so. If they were receiving advice from anybody, they would be advised to go back and get a second medical report. They may go to a doctor three or four weeks after an accident. They may get a particular prognosis that could change. They should go back to the doctor six months later and provide the board or the assessor with a subsequent medical report. This section seems to envisage that an assessor, who would very likely see that this is the case, should contact the claimant and tell them they are not doing themselves any favours and that they need to know the up to date position. Does the Minister foresee that happening?

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