Workmen's Compensation

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Most physicians are involved in the care and treatment of injured workers whose illness arises "out of and in the course of" their employment. To whatever extent a physician encounters such patients, he usually finds himself working under the provisions of a workmen's compensation statute applicable to these cases. Whether he assumes direct care, or is merely called in consultation, he is immediately subject to the regulations and control of the industrial accident commission. In most states he must submit initial and progress reports, bills for his fees, and sometimes records of his treatment, according to standards established by the industrial commission, else he may be deprived of the privilege of care of compensable injuries. Fortunately, most workers' injuries and occupational illnesses are minor ones, producing brief lost time from work or none, and therefore no controversy over payment by the employer of indemnity or to the physician for medical

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