Citation

Nelson DE. Am. Fam. Physician 1988; 37(4): 233-238.

Affiliation

Michigan Occupational Health Associates, Dearborn.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, American Academy of Family Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2965853

Abstract

An understanding of workers' compensation and of the physician's role in it can significantly improve communication with patients, insurance companies and employers. Early rehabilitation is essential. Treatment of difficult patients can be enhanced by recognizing and treating the factors that are delaying recovery, encouraging activity and minimizing the use of narcotics. Factors delaying recovery include depression, alcoholism and pending litigation against the employer.

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