Evaluation of disability of occupational illness claims for workers' compensation.
Saudi Med J
; 25(2): 145-9, 2004 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-14968207
Occupational physicians are faced with the challenge of estimating the contribution of occupational and non-occupational risk factors to a particular work-related illness for workers' compensation. This paper proposes guidelines for occupational physicians to evaluate claims for presentation to a compensation board. Occupational bladder cancer was taken as an example. Relevant literature was obtained and reviewed. A worksheet was designed to record pertinent information on occupational illness. The procedure for handling a claim is described. Failure to follow such an approach may lead to gross inequities.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Indenização aos Trabalhadores
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Avaliação da Deficiência
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Doenças Profissionais
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article