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  • Title: [Expert statement and assessment of medical impairment in work-related pulmonary disease].
    Author: Kongerud J, Myhre KI, Hauge OA, Kjuus H, Melbostad E, Aasen TB.
    Journal: Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen; 1996 Feb 28; 116(6):759-63. PubMed ID: 8644083.
    Abstract:
    The Norwegian Societies of Thoracic Medicine and Occupational Medicine established a working group to standardise diagnostic procedures and evaluation of work-related respiratory disorders. In cases of suspected work-related diseases the physician may be asked by the National Insurance Administration or an insurance company to make a statement which will be one of the documents used to decide the patient's right to compensation benefit. We discuss the role of the physician as an independent expert. This is different from his role as clinician. The statement should include a balanced presentation of information from different sources, including health and occupational history, and the employer's information about the work environment (quantitative and qualitative exposure data). The statement must also include the results of a clinical examination and an assessment of functional status based on objective tests. The paper contains recommendations for evaluation of permanent impairment in light of the present Norwegian laws and regulations.
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