Ryan Noonan, MD, CIME, MRO | sdworkcompsummit

Analysis of Causation Determination

with Practical Applications

Establishing work relatedness of occupational injury is often difficult and requires careful and reproducible analysis. Accurate determination is necessary for appropriate public health and work place injury prevention policies as well as for fair compensation and disability benefits. This review of causation and work relatedness will provide an overview of medical and legal terminology along with practical implications, outline generally accepted scientific methods of causation determination, and review literature evidence of work relatedness for common occupational medicine conditions.

Ryan Noonan, MD, CIME, MRO

Medical Director, Occupational Medicine - Avera Occupational Medicine

Dr. Ryan Noonan received his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University, attended Saba University School of Medicine, and completed Residency in Family Medicine with an emphasis in Sports Medicine at the University of Florida. Since moving to Sioux Falls, he has worked as the supervising physician for Avera Medical Group, Occupational Medicine where he currently serves as Medical Director. He is a Certified Independent Medical Examiner, Certified Medical Review Officer, FMCSA certified medical examiner, and is a member of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

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