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The Act defines a rehabilitation program as including:
“medical, dental, psychiatric and hospital services (whether on an in-patient or out-patient basis), physical training and exercise, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and vocational training.” [section 4]
Having such services covered ensures there is nothing missed in helping an employee return to suitable employment.
The rehabilitation program definition allows a RTWP to be as flexible as is required to fit the needs of the individual. However, only some of these services are regarded as rehabilitation services as part of a RTWP. These will be discussed later.