Causes vs. Consequences of Functional Loss

Authored by ICO
Posted on May 14, 2010
Topic: ICD-11
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Identifying underlying causes is the goal of most medical tests. Identifying the possible consequences is important for vocational tests and for rehabilitation. These differences may mean that similar tests should be administered and/or interpreted differently for different purposes. This issue exists for all organ functions. This note will discuss it for vision in particular.