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Care Guide
Guide to MD assessment
Guide to MD
assessment
MDK assessment: How to prepare
MDK assessment:
How to prepare
What does the Medical Service (MD)
do during an assessment?
What does the
Medical Service
(MD) do during an
assessment?
- You will receive a written appointment for the assessment.
- The assessment usually takes place at home or in the care facility.
- The caregiver should be present at the appointment if possible.
- The assessors evaluate the care situation using a questionnaire.
- Independence, abilities, and support needs are assessed.
The six areas of life (modules) the assessment:
The six areas of
life (modules)
the assessment:
- Module 1: Mobility
- Module 2: Cognitive and communicative skills
- Module 3: Behavioral and psychological problems
- Module 4: Self-sufficiency
- Module 5: Illness- and therapy-related requirements
- Module 6: Shaping everyday life and social contacts
Point distribution for care levels:
Point distribution
for care levels:
- Care level 1: 12.5 to under 27 points – minor impairment
- Care level 2: 27 to under 47.5 points – significant impairment
- Care level 3: 47.5 to under 70 points – severe impairment
- Care level 4: 70 to under 90 points – most severe impairment
- Care level 5: 90 to 100 points – most severe impairment with special care needs
How does the visit for the
care assessment proceed?
How does the visit
for the care
assessment proceed?
- The expert will come to your home at the agreed time.
- Questions are systematically reviewed using the six modules.
- Medical records and care documents support the classification.
- Living situation and use of assistive devices are also taken into account.
- The appointment usually lasts about an hour.
Tip:
- Answer honestly and openly, even if it’s uncomfortable.
- Only in this way can a realistic assessment be made and help be provided in a timely manner.
The questionnaire:
What questions does the MD ask?
The questionnaire:
What questions
does the MD ask?
Module 1: Mobility
- Can the person move around the apartment alone?
- Is climbing stairs still possible?
- Can the user independently switch between sitting and lying positions?
Module 2: Cognitive and communication skills
Module 2: Cognitive
and communication skills
- Is there a sense of orientation in the surroundings?
- Can decisions be made in everyday life?
- Can the person express and communicate their needs?
Module 3: Behaviors and psychological problems
Module 3:
Behaviors and
psychological
problems
- Are you experiencing anxiety?
- Is the person refusing help?
- Are you experiencing a depressive mood?
Modul 4:
Self-sufficiency
- Can the toilet be used in time?
- Is it possible to dress and undress independently?
- Can the child eat and drink independently?
Module 5: Illness and
therapy-related requirements
Module 5: Illness and
therapy-related
requirements
- Can medications be taken independently?
- Are injections necessary?
- Are doctor’s appointments organized independently?
Module 6: Structuring Everyday
Life and social contacts
Module 6: Structuring
Everyday Life and
social contacts
- Can daily life be managed independently?
- Are there employment opportunities?
- Are social contacts maintained?
Weighting of the modules in the evaluation:
Weighting of the
modules in the
evaluation:
- Mobility: 10%
- Cognitive abilities & mental health problems: 15%
- Self-sufficiency: 40%
- Illness-related requirements: 20%
- Daily routine & social contacts: 15%
Preparation for the care assessment
Preparation for the
care assessment
Checklist for
Preparation:
- Caregiver: Should be present at the appointment if possible.
- Disability ID card: If available, please have it ready.
- Care diary: Provides an overview of everyday care tasks.
- Medication plan: Shows current medication.
- Hospital or rehabilitation discharge reports: Have copies available.
- Medical and therapeutic records: Document the state of health.
- List of treating physicians and therapists: Including frequency and availability.
- Care documentation: If a care service is already in use.
- Aids: Place in a visible location (e.g., walker, hospital bed).
- Question list: Write down your own questions for the MD and bring them with you.
MD assessment
How long will it take to receive a decision?
MD assessment
How long will it take
to receive a decision?
- The decision will be issued no later than 5 weeks after the appointment.
- If you are dissatisfied with the level of care you have been assigned, you can file an appeal.
Conclusion
- Good preparation makes the classification easier for the MD.
- A realistic assessment enables appropriate benefits such as care allowance or relief payments.
- Family caregivers benefit in the long term from a correct classification.
- If you have any questions, we at Sernitas Care are happy to assist you.
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