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other conditions that are present,<br />

communications are made with the professionals<br />

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of the health in the community, so that to have<br />

a bank of resources or referrals. The<br />

limitations have to be in an adequate document<br />

in detail, that do not contradict, that the<br />

employee cannot do his work, but can do another<br />

different one. Or that it can be in terms of<br />

limitations of more than three hours, if he can<br />

do four hours, then he can do a part-time.<br />

These doubts are clarified with the<br />

doctor, from in<strong>for</strong>mation documented by him. If<br />

they are permanent then they proceed to make<br />

the claim due to disability or if they are<br />

temporary then they are referred to programs of<br />

rehabilitation. The referrals to the doctors<br />

<strong>for</strong> follow up, the importance of the studies of<br />

radiology and specialists will obviously<br />

validate the the diagnosis, validate the<br />

patient’s complaint. Recertify a condition if<br />

there is an improvement or the condition is<br />

progressive. The interview will recognize the<br />

reality of the case, recognize the emotions of<br />

the person and recognize the interests of the

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