Worker's Compensation Terminology.

Authors

• Matthew Galetta
• Kristen E Radcliff
• Alan S Hilibrand
• Alexander R Vaccaro
• Howard B Yeon

Publication/Presentation Date

8-1-2020

Abstract

Injuries to the spine comprise a high percentage of workplace injuries. Spine surgeons' evaluation of injured workers requires attention to facts specific to worker's compensation claims including whether the injury occurred in the scope of employment, whether a work incident was causally related to the injury, and whether the injury contributed to a significant degree to the patient's overall medical condition. An injured worker's compensation is subject to state-specific guidelines and is largely dependent on the degree of disability and whether the disability is temporary or permanent. Here, we review the background, organization, and key terms used in the worker's compensation system.

Volume

33

Issue

7

First Page

280

Last Page

283

ISSN

2380-0194

Published In/Presented At

Galetta, M., Radcliff, K. E., Hilibrand, A. S., Vaccaro, A. R., & Yeon, H. B. (2020). Worker's Compensation Terminology. Clinical spine surgery, 33(7), 280–283. https://doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0000000000001018

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

32554988

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article