Psychiatry, compensation and rehabilitation

In December 1984, the Victorian Government published its proposals for the reform of workers' compensation legislation. Many groups have expressed concern about the proposed changes. The literature contains studies of heterogeneous groups of patients from different countries with very different...

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Published inMedical journal of Australia Vol. 144; no. 3; p. 131, 133
Main Authors Judd, F K, Burrows, G D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Australia 03.02.1986
Subjects
Australia
Disability Evaluation
Humans
Neurotic Disorders - etiology
Stress, Psychological
Workers' Compensation - economics
Workers' Compensation - legislation & jurisprudence
Australia
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Summary:In December 1984, the Victorian Government published its proposals for the reform of workers' compensation legislation. Many groups have expressed concern about the proposed changes. The literature contains studies of heterogeneous groups of patients from different countries with very different medical and legal systems. Assessment of the psychological outcome of patients with compensable injuries has not usually included the assessment of confounding variables such as other injuries, inter- and intrapersonal problems, and social circumstances. No firm conclusions can be reached about the relative benefits and disadvantages of lump sum and periodic payments from a psychological perspective.
ISSN:0025-729X
DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1986.tb112239.x