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Independent medical evaluations and impairment ratings.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9589447     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A significant need exists for quality independent medical evaluations (IMEs). The examiner must understand disability issues to specifically answer the questions of the client who requested the IME. The authors discuss these issues and outline step-by-step the performance of a thorough evaluation and the compilation of a complete report.
Authors:
C R Brigham; S Babitsky
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Occupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)     Volume:  13     ISSN:  0885-114X     ISO Abbreviation:  Occup Med     Publication Date:    1998 Apr-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-07-17     Completed Date:  1998-07-17     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8605629     Medline TA:  Occup Med     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  325-43     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
SEAK, Inc., Portland, Maine, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Causality
Disability Evaluation*
Humans
Physical Examination*
Referral and Consultation*
Task Performance and Analysis
Work Capacity Evaluation

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