title: Practical considerations for the physician concerning worker's compensation law.
abstract: This chapter summarizes the historical, philosophical, and practical considerations of worker's compensation statutes. The role of the physician is identified and discussed. Suggestions are made for reducing the time and effort that the physician expends preparing medical reports and testifying.
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004739:England; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049691:History, Medieval; D007342:Insurance Benefits; D014481:United States; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence