Год выпуска: 2008 Автор: Steven Babitsky, Esq., James Mangraviti, Jr. Издательство: Страниц: 742 ISBN: 0735574278
Описание
With Understanding the AMA Guides in Workers' Compensation, you'll develop an even better understanding of the new standards, so you'll argue cases more successfully. There are pages of detail on the distinction between "permanent impairment" and disability, the circumstances under which physicians may express an opinion concerning disability, spine evaluations under the new injury model, and more. You'll also get practical answers to questions such as: "How do the AMA Guides rate degrees of impairment?" and "How do they establish a monetary value for a totally impaired body part?" And that's just the beginning. Plus, the book contains state-by-state case-specific information, checklists, and sample proofs. Highlights include: California's adoption of the Fifth Edition of the AMA Guides as part of its 2004 Workers' Compensation Reform Board Certification in use of the AMA Guides and an IME physician's qualifications How to handle impairments not specifically covered under the AMA...
