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Assessment of the OPS Code 8918 Multimodal Pain Therapy
Martin Schwarze1, Dierk F Hollo2, Marcus Schiltenwolf1
1Zentrum für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Paraplegiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg.
Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Unfallchirurgie
|October 6, 2018
Summary
Interdisciplinary multimodal pain therapy is crucial for chronic pain. Increased MDK examinations for incorrect occupancy lead to more social court disputes requiring expert medical assessments.
Area of Science:
- Pain Medicine
- Medical Law
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Interdisciplinary multimodal pain therapy is the standard for chronic pain.
- Increasing case numbers lead to more MDK examinations and disputes.
- Medical assessments are vital in social court cases regarding incorrect occupancy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a structured approach for medical experts in social court disputes.
- To outline a systematic method for evaluating MDK examinations in pain therapy cases.
- To simplify the process of medical assessment in legal contexts.
Main Methods:
- Review of legal norms, guidelines, and recommendations.
- Step-by-step evaluation of patient files.
- Analysis of medical indications, therapy implementation, and evidence.
- Application of a test scheme based on the Schröter concept.
Main Results:
- A clear, step-by-step process for medical experts is established.
- The Schröter concept-based scheme simplifies complex assessments.
- Knowledge of legal frameworks enhances expert evaluations.
Conclusions:
- A systematic approach, informed by legal standards and a structured scheme, aids experts in social court disputes.
- Accurate medical assessments are crucial for resolving cases of alleged incorrect occupancy in pain therapy.
- This framework supports consistent and legally sound evaluations.
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