Medical Rehabilitation
/ˌmɛdɪkəl ˌrɛhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal and clinical process focused on restoring the physical or mental capacities of an individual after illness, injury, or surgery, often relevant in disability claims and workers' compensation.
The claimant sought medical rehabilitation to recover full mobility after the workplace accident.
- (n.) The provision of therapeutic services under insurance or governmental programs to ensure compliance with disability benefits or return-to-work obligations.
Medical rehabilitation services were authorized as part of the insured's workers' compensation benefits.
Forms
- medical rehabilitation
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Commentary
In legal contexts, medical rehabilitation often intersects with insurance claims and disability law, requiring precise documentation of services for eligibility and compensation.
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