Apportionment is defined for purposes of workers' compensation as "the separating out of the part or parts of a disability or condition that are the result of an industrial injury fromthe part or parts of the disability or condition that are the result of other industrial or non-industrial injuries, conditions, or diseases."

This expert commentary, written by David Kizer, discusses how physicians must understand medical apportionment and should have more than a passing familiarity with legal apportionment since a full understanding of the area will help them understand why attorneys are asking certain questions at your deposition.

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The full text of this expert commmentary can be accessed here.