Impairment Rating and Disability Evaluation

By Robert D. Rondinelli

This key text provides a single source for the theory and practice of disability evaluation, building from an overview of the concepts and models of disablement. Particular attention is paid to definitions and terminology inherent to each system, and to the evaluation and reporting requirements each system poses to the disability examiner.Includes a how-to discussion for physicians performing medical impairment ratings and disability evaluations and answers most asked questions.Describes the process of independent medical evaluation with respect to physician examination and reporting requirements.
Reviews common assessment tools for medical impairment rating and work disability determination.Demonstrates the development of a model guideline for life care planning for the disabled.
Illustrations of evaluation techniques provide graphic explanation of important concepts.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 072167772X
• ISBN13: 9780721677729
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 323 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.8" x 7.5"