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Philosophy, Purpose, and Appropriate Use of the Guides | |
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History | |
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Impairment, Disability, and Handicap | |
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The Organ System and Whole Body Approach to Impairment | |
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Philosophy and Use of the Combined Values Chart | |
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Incorporating Science With Clinical Judgment | |
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Causation, Apportionment Analysis, and Aggravation | |
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Use of the Guides | |
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Impairment Evaluations in Workers' Compensation | |
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Employability Determinations | |
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Railroad and Maritime Workers | |
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The Physician's Role Based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | |
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Summary | |
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Practical Application of the Guides | |
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Defining Impairment Evaluations | |
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Who Performs Impairment Evaluations? | |
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Examiners' Roles and Responsibilities | |
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When Are Impairment Ratings Performed? | |
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Rules for Evaluation | |
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Preparing Reports | |
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The Cardiovascular System: Heart and Aorta | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Vavular Heart Disease | |
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Coronary Heart Disease | |
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Congenital Heart Disease | |
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Cardiomyopathies | |
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Pericardial Heart Disease | |
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Arrhythmias | |
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Cardiovascular Impairment Evaluation Summary | |
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The Cardiovascular System: Systemic and Pulmonary Arteries | |
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Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease | |
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Disease of the Aorta | |
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Vascular Diseases Affecting the Extremities | |
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Diseases of the Pulmonary Arteries | |
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Cardiovascular Impairment Evaluation Summary | |
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The Respiratory System | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Symptoms Associated With Respiratory Disease | |
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Tobacco Use and Environment Exposure Associated With Respiratory Disease | |
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Examinations, Clinical Studies, and Other Tests for Evaluating Respiratory Disease | |
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Asthma | |
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea | |
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis | |
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Penumoconiosis | |
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Lung Cancer | |
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Permanent Impairment Due to Respiratory Disorders | |
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Respiratory Impairment Evaluation Summary | |
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The Digestive System | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Upper Digestive Tract | |
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Colon, Rectum, and Anus | |
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Enterocutaneous Fistulas | |
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Liver and Biliary Tract | |
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Hernias | |
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Digestive System Impairment Evaluation Summary | |
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The Urinary and Reproductive Systems | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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The Urinary System | |
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Upper Urinary Tract | |
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Urinary Diversion | |
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Bladder | |
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Urethra | |
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Male Reproductive Organs | |
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Female Reproductive Organs | |
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Urinary and Reproductive Systems Impairment Evaluation Summary | |
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The Skin | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Disfigurement | |
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Scars and Skin Grafts | |
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Contact Dermatitis | |
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Natural Rubber Latex Allergy | |
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Skin Cancer | |
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Criteria for Rating Permanent Impairment Due to Skin Disorders | |
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Skin Impairment Evaluation Summary | |
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The Hematopoietic System | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Anemia | |
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Polycythemia and Myelofibrosis | |
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White Blood Cell Disease or Abnormalities | |
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Hemorrhagic and Platelet Disorders | |
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Thrombotic Disorders | |
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Hematologic Impairment Evaluation Summary | |
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The Endocrine System | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Hypothalamic. Pituitary Axis | |
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Thyroid | |
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Parathyroids | |
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Adrenal Cortex | |
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Adrenal Medulla | |
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Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans) | |
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Gonads | |
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Mammary Glands | |
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Metabolic Bone Disease | |
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Endocrine System Impairment Evaluation Summary | |
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Ear, Nose, Throat, and Related Structures | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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The Ear | |
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The Face | |
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The Nose, Throat, and Related Structures | |
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Ear, Nose, Throat, and Related Structures Impairment Evaluation Summary | |
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The Visual System | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Impairment of Visual Acuity | |
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Impairment of the Visual Field | |
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Impairment of the Visual System | |
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Visual Acuity Measurement at Near (Reading Acuity) | |
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The Central and Peripheral Nervous System | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Criteria for Rating Impairment Due to Central Nervous System Disorders | |
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Criteria for Rating Cerebral Impairments | |
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Criteria for Rating Impairments of the Cranial Nerves | |
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Criteria for Rating Impairments of Station, Gait, and Movement Disorders | |
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Criteria for Rating Impairments of Upper Extremities Related to Central Impairment | |
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Criteria for Rating Spinal Cord and Related Impairments | |
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Criteria for Rating Impairments Related to Chronic Pain | |
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Criteria for Rating Impairments of the Peripheral Nervous System, Neuromuscular Junction, and Muscular System | |
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Nervous System Impairment Evaluation Summary | |
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Mental and Behavioral Disorders | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Psychiatric Diagnosis and Impairment | |
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A Method of Evaluating Psychiatric Impairment | |
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Assessing Impairment Severity | |
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Examples of Impairment Due to Mental and Behavioral Disorders | |
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Format of the Impairment Report | |
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The Spine | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Determining the Appropriate Method for Assessment | |
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Diagnosis-Related Estimates Method | |
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DRE: Lumbar Spine | |
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DRE: Thoracic Spine | |
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DRE: Cervical Spine | |
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Rating Corticospinal Tract Damage | |
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Range-of-Motion Method | |
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ROM: Lumbar Spine | |
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ROM: Thoracic Spine | |
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ROM: Cervical Spine | |
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Nerve Root and/or Spinal Cord | |
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Criteria for Converting Whole Person Impairment to Regional Spine Impairment | |
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The Pelvis | |
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Spine Evaluation Summary | |
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The Upper Extremities | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Amputations | |
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Sensory Impairment Due to Digital Nerve Lesions | |
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Evaluating Abnormal Motion | |
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Impairment of the Upper Extremities Due to Peripheral Nerve Disorders | |
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Impairment of the Upper Extremities Due to Vascular Disorders | |
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Impairment of the Upper Extremities Due to Other Disorders | |
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Strength Evaluation | |
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Summary of Steps for Evaluating Impairments of the Upper Extremity | |
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Clinical Examples | |
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The Lower Extremities | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Methods of Assessment | |
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Lower Extremity Impairment Evaluation Procedure Summary and Examples | |
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Pain | |
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Principles of Assessment | |
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Overview of Pain | |
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Integrating Pain-Related Impairment Into the Conventional Impairment Rating System | |
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Behavioral Confounders | |
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How to Rate Pain-Related Impairment: A Sample Protocol | |
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Psychogenic Pain | |
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Malingering | |
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Conclusion | |
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Case Examples | |
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Recording Range-of-Motion Measurements | |
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Glossary | |
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Combined Values Chart | |
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Index | |