Recovery position

Managing the recovery of a sick or injured person sometimes calls for less treatment and analysis and a greater focus on restoring their level of function and activity. Dr Nick Kendall explains the role of case managers in rehabilitation

In an ideal world, everyone who becomes sick or injured will be successfully treated and return to a happy and productive life. However, in the real world, many people achieve this but a significant proportion do not. A large number of them end up sliding down a slippery slope towards long-term disability and dependence on benefits, a life that is exceedingly difficult to escape.

These individuals are notable for their withdrawal from activities they previously participated in, their overt