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Doctor needed for WCA

A friend has gone for a first WCA on his ESA claim. The person seeing him had a very comprehensive overview of his medical history including stuff not mentioned by the claimant on the ESA50. After a couple of questions it was decided to adjourn the assessment until a doctor was available i.e another day. Is this routine?

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  • BorisThomson
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    Not routine, but good practice if the clinician identifies that they do not have the requisite understanding of the claimant's condition. I've seen it the other way also, where a GP has requested a physiotherapist complete the assessment.
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