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3.6.2 Assessment for DSP

Introduction

This section describes issues to be considered when assessing qualification for DSP. In particular it addresses:

factors which need to be considered when assessing a person's medical condition (1.1.M.90), AND
factors which need to be considered when assessing CITW (1.1.C.330).

Last reviewed: 1 July 2016