The AMA Guides® equip healthcare professionals with standardized methods to assess and document permanent impairment due to injury or illness. This evidence-based resource, organized by body system, uses established frameworks to ensure consistent and objective evaluations. Its key strengths include:

• Comprehensive coverage: Encompasses various impairments across multiple body systems.
• Standardized methodology: Offers consistent evaluation methods across different specialists and jurisdictions.
• Objective assessments: Employs rating scales to minimize subjectivity in impairment assessments.
• Clear organization: Structured by body system for ease of use and information retrieval.

Key improvements in the Sixth Edition:

• Alignment with ICF: Leverages terminology and analytical framework from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
• Five impairment classes: Classifies impairment severity into five distinct categories for clearer interpretation.

Target audience: Physicians, rehabilitation specialists, attorneys, and other professionals involved in impairment evaluation.