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(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a physician shall evaluate a permanent impairment and report the evaluation to the Commission in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.
(b) A medical evaluation of a permanent impairment shall include information about:
(1) atrophy;
(2) pain;
(3) weakness; and
(4) loss of endurance, function, and range of motion.
(c) If a permanent impairment involves a behavioral or mental disorder, a licensed psychologist or qualified physician shall:
(1) perform an evaluation of only the mental or behavioral portion of the permanent impairment; and
(2) report the evaluation to the Commission in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Labor and Employment § 9-721 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/labor-and-employment/md-code-labor-and-emply-sect-9-721/
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