Webinar III: Using the AMA Guides to Rate Hip, Leg, Knee, Ankle and Foot Impairments

Summary:

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

In part three of the WSIA's series on rating exams, Dr. Edward Dagher will speak on rating impairment of the hip, leg, knee, ankle and foot.

Participants will:

  • Understand lower extremity impairment rating for the hip, knee, ankle and foot.
  • Understand how conditions of the lower extremities are rated including knee and hip replacement, meniscal tears, ACL reconstruction, ankle fusions, etc...
  • Understand the familiarity doctor's ought to have with the AMA Guides prior to performing the rating exam.
  • Understand proper use of the Guides.
  • Understand how to review an IME and when to request clarification.

About Dr. Dagher:

Dr. Dagher specializes in Physiatry and has been in active practice since 1998. He is a graduate of the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Dagher holds a number of different professional designations.

 


 Continuing Education

2 credit hours for the Washington Workers' Compensation Professional (WWCP) designation have been awarded; CEU credits from L&I are pending application.


Interested in viewing in person?

Webinars I-IV will be broadcast from the WSIA office in Olympia
Registered participants are welcome to attend with Dr. Dagher live in our training room

Complete registration as normal, but e-mail Kari Heinold to reserve your seat at the office