Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188:clause:1_30
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 30
Character Range: 119637–122110

30      There is an extreme functional impact on activities involving visual function.

            (1) The person is not considered permanently blind and, due to extreme functional impact on vision, the person:

                 (a) needs assistance to move around even in familiar environments; and

                 (b) needs assistance to perform most day-to-day activities.

Table 13 – Continence Function

Introduction to Table 13

       * Table 13 is to be used to assess the functional impact of a diagnosed condition related to incontinence of the bladder or bowel.

       * The diagnosis of the condition causing the impairment must be made by an appropriately qualified medical practitioner.

       * There must be corroborating evidence of the person's impairment.

       * Self-report of symptoms must be supported by corroborating medical evidence.

       * Examples of corroborating evidence for the purposes of this Table include, but are not limited to, the following:

         * a report from the person's treating doctor;

         * a report from a medical specialist, particularly in cases of moderate or severe incontinence, (such as urogynaecologist, gynaecologist, urologist or gastroenterologist) confirming diagnosis of conditions associated with incontinence (such as some gynaecological conditions, prostate enlargement or malignancy, gastrointestinal conditions or malignancy, incontinence resulting from paraplegia, spina bifida, or neurodegenerative conditions);

         * assessments and reports from practitioners specialising in the treatment and management of incontinence (such as urologists, urogynaecologists, continence nurse or continence physiotherapists).

       * When determining whether a descriptor applies that involves a person performing an activity, the descriptor applies if that person can do the activity when they would be expected to do so and not only once or rarely.

       * When assessing episodic or fluctuating impairments and conditions, a rating must be assigned which reflects the overall functional impact of those impairments, taking into account the severity, duration and frequency of the episodes or fluctuations as appropriate.

       * Assistance means assistance from a person rather than any aids or equipment a person may use, unless specified otherwise.

       * The examples used in descriptors are not an exhaustive list and are to be used only as a guide.

Points  Descriptors