Physical rehabilitation's role in disability management unique perspectives for success

• Other Authors: Clifton, David W. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: St. Louis Elsevier Saunders 2005
• Subjects: Disabled Persons > rehabilitation; Needs Assessment; Long-Term Care; Disability Evaluation
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• Physical Description: xviii, 459 pages illustrations 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780721684741; 0721684742

Bridging the gap between clinical practice and real-world interaction, this new resource challenges rehabilitation providers to think beyond treatment to disability management. It provides the theories and knowledge needed to effectively manage patients' disabilities within a managed care framework, with the goal of better collaboration with claims adjusters, case managers, risk managers, human resource personnel, safety and health officers, attorneys, peer reviewers, and others in the health care system. Highly visual and packed with useful information, it provides an excellent introduction to the wide variety of interested parties with whom a therapist will interact in the course of managing a client's health