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<p>The word ‘prescriptive’ is not defined in the Personal Independence Payment audit
criteria.</p><p>Where DWP considers that assessment reports are not fit for purpose
it may return them to Assessment Providers for rework, which will be carried out at
their expense.</p><p>The criteria are that reports will be:</p><ul><li>fair and impartial;</li><li>legible
and concise;</li><li>in accordance with relevant legislation;</li><li>comprehensive,
clearly explaining the medical issues raised, fully clarifying any contradictions
in evidence;</li><li>in plain English and free of medical jargon and unexplained medical
abbreviations;</li><li>presented clearly; and</li><li>complete.</li></ul><p>The rework
action to be taken by Assessment Providers will vary on a case-by-case basis. Wherever
possible, cases should be discussed with the original Health Professional or referred
back to them for further action to be taken.</p>
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