Disability Evaluation

by George M. Smith, Stephen L. Demeter, Smith, et al.

Book Overview

864 pagesExamines The AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairments, 5th Edition.Discusses the objective and subjective determination of disability.>Examines both physical and psychiatric disabilities.>Evaluates return-to-work concerns.>Features over 255 illustrations-75 new to this edition.>Includes information on working with allied professions.>Presents fresh perspectives from a wealth of internationally recognized experts.>Organizes impairments by region and body system, to make reference easy.>Helps you prepare for certification exams.A brand-new section on disability featuring discussions of introductory concepts, musculoskeletal disability, internal medicine disability, and moreA new appendix reviewing how to fill out formsNew coverage of the medical-legal interface that will help you to prepare for depositions, evaluate care mechanisms, and enhance validity criteria on positive and negative outcomesMore case examplesExpanded international coverage of disability evaluation testing procedures and delivery systemsFresh perspectives from a wealth of new contributorsThoroughly revised and updated throughoutThree new chapters: Causality, Evidence-Based Medical Dispute Resolution, and Functional Somatic Syndromes

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 032300959X
• ISBN13: 9780323009591
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 960 Pages
• Weight: 5.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"