The
following are examples of specific
technical topics we have spoken
on:
• AMA Guides
to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment
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AMA Guides: use and
abuse |
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Assessment of
musculoskeletal (spine
and extremities)
disorders; nervous system, mental and behavioral
disorders; medical (e.g., cardiovascular and pulmonary)
disorders; and pain (presentations range from
introductory to advanced level) |
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Physician evaluation
techniques and standards
(with demonstrations) |
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Report writing:
preparing and
recognizing a quality
report |
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Evaluation and
management of ratings
and reports: best practices |
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Problematic ratings:
recognition and
management |
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Cross-examination
and direct examination
techniques |
• Apportionment and causation analysis
• Evaluating Impairment: Claims and Legal Perspective
• Independent Medical Evaluations: Use and Abuse
• Occupational medicine practice guidelines
• Problematic diagnoses: Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain
Syndrome and subjective illness
• Psychiatric evaluations in California and use of the Global
Assessment of Functioning (GAF)
• Symptom magnification and malingering
We have also spoken on more general topics, such as:
• California workers’ compensation reform
• “Crippling of America: Preventing needless dis/ability”
• “Living your dreams”
• Technological solutions for the medicolegal field
