What is the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, and where can I find a copy?

The AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment are currently in their sixth edition. The AMA guides emphasize the fundamental skills physicians need to evaluate and communicate patient impairments. By providing a standard methodology for physicians to evaluate injuries and disabilities, it is thought that there will be less variability among ratings. Despite the goals of the AMA guides, there continues to be wide variability amongst physicians. Some physicians are widely regarded to provide low ratings and are in demand by insurance companies and adjusters to undercut the claimant’s ability to obtain fair compensation. The AMA guides are not easy reading. The guides are written for physicians, and require a solid foundation of medical knowledge. Should you absolutely need a copy, you can find them for sale on Amazon.