DWC Adds New Chapters to MTUS

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation adopted evidence-based medical treatment guidelines covering traumatic brain injuries and general clinical issues. The division on Monday posted an order incorporating into the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule four sets of recommendations from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Three sets of recommendations cover general practice recommendations. One guideline is simply called “Prevention,” while the others are titled “General Approach to Initial Assessment and Documentation” an...