Physicians Have a Role in Determining If Applicants for Disability

question 28

Multiple Choice

Physicians have a role in determining if applicants for Disability Insurance meet the criteria for benefits. There are several problems with determining eligibility. Which of the following is not one of these factors?

• A) Doctors must know not only the individual's impairment but also what abilities her/his job requires.
• B) For many people, there are no clear organic impairments.
• C) Some people with a given impairment may be able to work, while others may not.
• D) Doctors must be able to document thoroughly the cause of impairment.

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Definitions:

Action Potentials

Rapid, temporary changes in the electrical charge of a cell membrane, which are essential for nerve impulse transmissions.

Opiate Drugs

Substances derived from opium or synthetically made to mimic its effects, typically used to relieve pain but also known for their potential for addiction and abuse.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on cell membranes or within cells where hormones, neurotransmitters, drugs, or other molecules bind to elicit a biological response.

Endorphins

“Morphine within”—natural, opiatelike neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure.