Disability Care Load Assessment (Child) Determination 2020
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Scoring method
(1) Part 2 of Schedule 2 of the instrument sets out the method for scoring a child, on the basis of the answers given by the treating health professional as completed in relation to the child.
(2) For all calculations for the purposes of Part 2 of Schedule 2 of the instrument, numbers extending to more than 2 decimal places must be rounded to 2 decimal places.
(3) The total professional questionnaire score may be less than 0.
Secretary to be satisfied
(4) The Secretary must be satisfied that a completed professional questionnaire is an accurate reflection of the functional ability, behaviour and special care needs of the child to whom it relates.
(5) If the Secretary is not satisfied that the professional questionnaire is an accurate reflection of the child’s functional ability, behaviour and special care needs, the Secretary may request a replacement professional questionnaire that is to be completed by a different treating health professional.