3Interpretation

3 Interpretation

In this Determination:

Act means the Social Security Act 1991.

allied health practitioner includes, but is not limited to, a person who practises chiropractic, exercise physiology, physiotherapy, psychology, occupational therapy, osteopathy, pharmacy, podiatry or rehabilitation counseling.

appropriately qualified medical practitioner means a medical practitioner whose qualifications and practice are relevant to diagnosing a particular condition.

condition means a medical condition.

descriptor means the information set out under the column headed “Descriptors” in each Table, describing the level of functional impact resulting from a permanent condition.

health professional includes an appropriately qualified medical practitioner and an allied health practitioner.

impairment means a loss of functional capacity affecting a person’s ability to work that results from the person’s condition.

impairment rating is the number in the column in a Table headed “Points” corresponding to a descriptor.

Tables means the tables relating to the assessment of work-related impairment for disability support pension which are set out in Part 3 of this Determination.

treating doctor means the medical practitioner who has or has had the responsibility for the treatment of a person’s condition.