Dear All,
I wanted to get a range of opinions on the following issue:
Should special controls, particularly switch controls of various
configurations be used for indoor/outdoor powered wheelchairs, bearing in
mind the following.
General physical ability to stop, look listen etc for crossing road may be
impaired due to condition.
Switch controls particularly chin switches could be dangerous to use in
conjunction with a kerbclimber.
Switches such as buddy buttons are not rated for use in inclement weather.
What do other people think, particularly on the last point
(I can hear the phrase 'risk assessment' already!)
Regards
Gareth
Gareth Adkins
Clinical Bioengineer
Westmarc
Southern General Hospital
1345 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 4TF
Tel: 0141 201 1463
Fax: 0141 201 2648
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