H. G. Dickson's problems with the ICIDH definition of impairment.
The paper discusses H. G. Dickson's clinical commentary entitled 'Problems with the ICIDH definition of impairment'. It is argued that Dickson's problems are brought about by an incorrect interpretation of the ICIDH concepts impairment and disability, and of the nature of their interrelationship.
Halbertsma
J
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WCC, Dutch WHO Collaborating Centre for the ICIDH, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000145:classification*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000145:classification*; D006801:Humans; D008370:Manuals as Topic; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000145:classification*; D014944:World Health Organization