The new Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment Fifth Edition has been the disability professional's reference of choice for more than three decades. The new Guides Fifth Edition delivers state-of-the-discipline information you can put to practical use in your day-to-day applications immediately. Get the most current, consensus-based, scientific and clinical information from every relevant medical specialty. Enhanced coverage of chronic pain assessment and new conditions, such as HIV and latex allergy. Major enhancements to cardiology, skin, visual, repiratory, and musculoskeletal systems. Standardized formatting across topics makes it the most accessible Guides ever.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Guides to the evaluation of Permanent Impairment:
This book is jam packed and jelly shut with powerful information for the sharp expert who simply needs to just fine tune his or her skills. This is also a must for every primary caregivers personal library.
better, but could still use improvement:
Several chapters, such as the one on the spine, lower extremities, skin, and pulmonary system are, indeed, quite well-written and fairly easy to follow. The chapter on upper extremities, however, is simply in deplorable shape. Moreover, the AMA guides did not do a good job of explaining when it is appropriate to use a certain method and when it is not. in many cases, the evaluator is not sure which method to use, even after a careful reading of the guides. The overarching philosophy of the... more info
Better than Ambiem and a shot:
Absolutely the best bedtime reading to fall quickly asleep. Much more effective than 1-4th Editions. Richard S Glosser MD Orthopedic Surgeon.
AMA Guides:
It's the standard. Can't get around it. Examples are very good. Read through the examples for a thorough understanding and you'll be fine.
