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Guides to the evaluation of permanent impairment. — 6th ed. / medical editor, Robert D. Rondinelli; section editors, Elizabeth Genovese … [et al.]; senior contributing editor, Christopher R. Brigham. p.; cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Summary: “The emphasis of this edition is on expanding the spectrum of diagnoses recognized in impairment rating. It is designed to encourage attention to and documentation of functional consequences of the impairment as a part of each physician's detailed history”

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ISBN-13: 978-1-57947-888-9 (alk. paper)

ISBN-10: (invalid) 1-57947-888-9 (alk. paper) 1. Disability evaluation—Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Medical jurisprudence—Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Rondinelli, Robert D. II. Genovese, Elizabeth. III. Brigham, Christopher R., M.D. IV. American Medical Association.

[DNLM: 1. Disability Evaluation. W 925 G946 2008]

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