The Guides Casebook: Cases to Accompany Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th Edition [Paperback]

Christopher R. Brigham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0899709702 | ISBN-13: 978-0899709703 | Edition: 4

The Guides Casebook consists of collection of case studies based on actual clinical situations. It is designed to assist physicians and others make appropriate use of the Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fourth Edition. This book allows readers to apply concepts and principles and to compare their assessments with the experts. Each case includes:

-A discussion of the assessment process

-Comments on pertinent issues

-A summary with diagnosis, references and analysis

-Can be used to earn Category 1 CME credit.

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From the Back Cover

The Guides Casebook provides more than sixty case examples that demonstrate the appropriate use of the Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fourth Edition. Each case includes a discussion of the assessment process, comments on pertinent issues, and a summary with diagnosis, references, and analysis.

For physicians new to impairment evaluation, the case studies provide a demonstration of how the Guides are applied. For experience evaluators, they offer an opportunity to refine skills and compare approaches.

The American Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor the CME for physicians. This enduring continuing medical education activity was planned and produced in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME.

The AMA designates this continuing medical education activity for up to 6 hours in Category I credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she spent in the educational activity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 317 pages
• Publisher: American Medical Association Press; 4 edition (June 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899709702
• ISBN-13: 978-0899709703
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #646,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)