"No rehab potential" This phrase is used ever such a lot, frequently due to shortage of funding/rehab beds/staff - so rehabilitation beds or places have to be strictly prioritised. However, this then should be stated as the reason, not that the person has no potential at all

"Acopia" This is quite often written in the notes as both the reason for hospital admission and as a diagnosis! Quite sloppy on the professional's part who wrote it. If a person is deemed not to be 'coping' - further, deeper investigation needs to be done to find out how & why

"Refuses to communicate" Another dreadful term used We absolutely must explore all options possible, to address a person's unique needs/styles in order to communicate Environment/setting Alternative & Augmented Communication #AAC systems/devices Language Stress/Anxiety Time

"Bed blocker" This term is given to inpatients deemed medically fit for discharge from a hospital setting, but unable to be safely discharged yet (no care package/home available, awaiting equipment..) Instills guilt & shame in patients themselves They hear Please don't use it

"Difficult patient/parent" This is completely subjective, judgemental & dangerous Will very likely lead to all staff reading that statement in the notes, dismissing a lot of what the patient/parents tell them Perfect example here, from Barrett x.com/therhythmthief…

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Can anyone help me locate an #occupationaltherapist willing to act as a long-arm educator for my final placement on the UEA MSc course please?I will be based at a Norwich primary school from next week.Happy to share my CV if anyone is interested.Many thanks UEA Occupational Therapy @norfolk_ot

I’ve started sharing my #OccupationalTherapy journey on Instagram 💚 You can follow me using the handle RebeccaC.OT 👇 #OT #OTsonInsta

Had the carpenter in at work today so we jumped at the opportunity to reinvent our therapy room / OT kitchen. It’s such a brilliant opportunity to be part of the planning process #OccupationalTherapy #neuroOT #adaptations

Top Influencers of #OTalk 👉 RebeccaC.OT #OTalk Jane McMullan MSc MRCOT R V @SalAldersonOT symplur.com/healthcare-has… via Symplur

"When patients experience a process that has so thoroughly excluded them, it often no longer matters how 'right' the decision made by the MDT was or how helpful their other recommendations might be." @docmartin68 on the problems with MDTs in mental health bmj.com/content/377/bm…

I am fast approaching the 6 month mark in my new job in complex neuro rehab. I have learnt a hell of a lot about myself, my work, and my coworkers. My service users have achieved some incredible goals. #neurorehab #halfwaythrough2022

A summary of the #OTLifeHacks from #OTWeek2022 collected from my workplace last week. Some lovely ideas in here! Royal College of Occupational Therapists