A thorough, concise, up-to-date guide to the diagnosis and treatment of common occupational and environmental injuries and diseases
Coverage includes:
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Chapters on how to conduct an occupational and environmental medical history, examine the patient, evaluate exposures, and prevent further injury and illness
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New methods of disability management and the important role that physicians can play in preventing disability
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Practical information on the toxic properties and clinical manifestation of common industrial materials
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Techniques to prevent acute and cumulative workplace-related injuries
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Detailed discussion of international occupational and environmental health, and issues of worker migration
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An appendix that concisely introduces the important topics of biostatistics and epidemiology