A Physician's Guide To Return To Work
James B., M.D. Talmage (Editor), J. Mark, M.D. Melhorn (Editor)
Publisher: American Medical Association
ISBN: 1579476287
Edition: Paperback; 2004-04-30
Summary:
Finally a guide book to help primary care physicians and care
providers navigate return-to-work issues. This needed reference is
written from the healthcare provider's point of view combining the
science with the art of medicine. A Physician's Guide to Return to
Work teaches physicians and health care providers how to think
through the issues of "risk", "capacity" and "tolerance" when
negotiating return-to-work and stay-at-work issues with patients.
Highlights of this resource include: -A concise compilation of
current data -The most common questions faced by physicians,
insurers, attorneys, employers and workers' compensation managers and
answered based on the most current science available -Written by
practicing physicians and legal experts who regularly face
return-to-work issues -Delves into the practical aspects of
evidence-based medicine, causation analysis, functional capacity
evaluations and the legal aspects of return-to-work decision making
-Ways primary care physicians can help patients negotiate
return-to-work decisions Discusses the implications of medication,
driving and work -The health consequences of unemployment
-Step-by-step information about specific body systems Specific
examples and case studies -Tables and charts from the most current
edition of The Medical Disability Advisor
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