Guide to the Evaluation of Functional Ability: How to Request, Interpret, and Apply Functional Capacity Evaluations

Genovese, Elizabeth MD

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Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	American Medical Association
ISBN:	1-60359-001-3 (1603590013)
ISBN-13:	978-1-60359-001-3 (9781603590013)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2009
Publish Date:	03/09
Weight:	1.59 Lbs.
Pages:	530
Subject Class:	I-M (Internal Medicine)
Doody Star Rating:	4
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
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Class Specifications
Discipline:	Medical Prof
Subject Definition:	Disability Evaluation
NLM Class:	W 925
LC Class:	RC963.4
Abstract:	Bridging the gap between impairment and disability, the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Functional Ability provides a practical approach to functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) in relation to assessing patients' physical ability. With this book, readers will be able to: Know the differences between various functional tests to request the appropriate type. Design, interpret and apply FCEs to process workers' compensation and to rate disability. Clearly discuss and document how to best use the data in FCEs to assess a patient's ability to perform work-related and non-work-related activities of daily living, or ADLs. Interpret and apply an FCE report and understand legal implications of FCEs.