Czynniki uwzględniane przez lekarza orzecznika ZUS przy orzekaniu o niezdolności do samodzielnej egzystencji
Factors taken into account by the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) certifying physician when deciding on the incapacity for independent existence

Summary/Abstract: In the author’s opinion, when taking the decision the examining physician should take into account the general criteria indicated in the definition, i.e., “a violation of the body’s efficiency to the extent that it requires constant or long-term care and help of another person in satisfying basic life needs”. Decision criteria are not specified by other provisions. Determining the occurrence of incapacity for independent existence is made in specific cases by certifying doctors or medical boards of the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) or by courts examining appeals against ZUS decisions.

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