Worker's compensation law and the compensability of mental injuries

This article critically reviews the development and current status of worker's compensation law with reference to the recognition of mental as opposed to physical causation and injury. It is argued that psychology and psychologists must address the problems inherent in proving injury and work-r...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Health psychology 1982-10, Vol.1 (4), p.373-387
Hauptverfasser:	Merrikin, Karen J., Overcast, Thomas D., Sales, Bruce Dennis
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Human Laws Mental Disorders Work Related Illnesses Workers' Compensation Insurance Working Conditions
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Zusammenfassung:	This article critically reviews the development and current status of worker's compensation law with reference to the recognition of mental as opposed to physical causation and injury. It is argued that psychology and psychologists must address the problems inherent in proving injury and work-related causation if the law is to sensibly develop.
ISSN:	0278-6133 1930-7810
DOI:	10.1037/h0090240