I was taking a group of building service engineers through the 18th. We were discussing the use of Appendix 5. One chap was very exercised about the BA3 category which is described as utilization-capability-handicapped. He claims the latter word was exorcised from common parlance years ago and would be offensive to many. I am not that politically correct but maybe he has a valid argument,.
25. The medical model of ill-health assumes a linear relationship between injury, impairment, disability and handicap/participation. An injury or disorder causes impairment, i.e. anatomical and functional consequences, and disability, i.e. limitations and restrictions which are a handicap for social and occupational participation. (emphasis in the original)
25. The medical model of ill-health assumes a linear relationship between injury, impairment, disability and handicap/participation. An injury or disorder causes impairment, i.e. anatomical and functional consequences, and disability, i.e. limitations and restrictions which are a handicap for social and occupational participation. (emphasis in the original)
