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Workmen's Compensation Act; some aspects of interest to California physicians
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This article provides a concise overview of California's Workmen's Compensation Law for physicians in private practice. It serves as an introduction to industrial medicine for doctors, directing them to further resources for detailed information.
Area of Science:
- Medical Law
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Physicians in private practice encounter the California Workmen's Compensation Law.
- Understanding this law is crucial for effective patient care and legal compliance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To offer a brief synopsis of the California Workmen's Compensation Law.
- To clarify its application to physicians in private practice.
Main Methods:
- This article is a synopsis, not an exhaustive legal treatise.
- It references a more detailed article for in-depth understanding.
Main Results:
- The article summarizes key aspects of the law relevant to private practice.
- It highlights the importance of physician awareness of compensation regulations.
Conclusions:
- Physicians should be aware of the California Workmen's Compensation Law.
- Further detailed study is recommended for comprehensive knowledge of industrial practice.
Abstract:
This article was prepared by Mr. William M. Whelan, Director of Special Services, California Medical Association, under the supervision of Dr. Francis J. Cox, Chairman of the Medical Services Commission of the Association, and Mr. Howard Hassard, the Association's Legal Counsel. It is intended as a brief synopsis of the California Workmen's Compensation Law as it applies to the physician in private practice. It is not an exhaustive treatment of the subject. A physician who desires to acquaint himself in detail with California industrial practice should consult the article entitled "The Physician's Role in Workmen's Compensation," California Medicine, 82:352-362, April, 1955. Inquiries regarding industrial medicine should be addressed to Mr. William M. Whelan, California Medical Association, 450 Sutter St., San Francisco 8.