Workers' compensation for skin disease.
The concept of workers' compensation is not new; in fact, ancient sources make reference to it. Following an historical overview of compensation systems, the author discusses the compensation plans now in effect in the United States, Canada, and other countries. The physician's role also is described, with an emphasis on how to assess an impairment and write the report.
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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D002170:Canada; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence