What is the LKK and the doctor’s advisory opinion?

LKK is a medical advisory commission. This is a permanent body, which is created at medical institutions to conduct medical and social examination and solve other issues related to the assessment of a person's health.

What functions does the LCC perform?

The LCC performs a number of important functions, including:

1. Conducting a medical and social examination in order to determine the disability group, work capacity, need for prosthetic and orthopedic products and other medical services.
2. Issuance of advisory opinions on the state of health of patients.
3. Monitoring the correctness and timeliness of the provision of medical assistance.
4. Issuing recommendations on rehabilitation and employment of disabled people.
5. Carrying out explanatory work on the issues of medical and social expertise.

How does the medical and social examination take place?

To carry out a medical and social examination, the patient must contact his doctor, who will provide him with a referral to the LCC. At the commission meeting, the patient will be examined by doctors of various specialties, who will conduct the necessary examinations and study medical documents. After that, the commission will make a decision about the disability group, work capacity or other issues related to the patient's health.

What documents are required for medical and social examination?

To undergo a medical and social examination, the patient must have with him:

• Passport or other identity document.
• Medical card of an outpatient.
• Referral to the LCC from a doctor.
• Other medical documents confirming the patient's state of health (discharges from the hospital, examination results, etc.).

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What is a doctor's advisory opinion and when is it issued?

A doctor's advisory opinion can be issued at the request of the patient, his employer or other authorities. In this document, the doctor describes the patient's state of health, provides recommendations for treatment and rehabilitation, and also assesses his working capacity.

A doctor's advisory opinion may be necessary in the following cases:

1. To be presented to the employer upon dismissal for health reasons.
2. To receive state social assistance.
3. To resolve legal disputes related to health.
4. In other cases, when it is necessary to confirm the patient's state of health.

How to get a doctor's opinion?

To obtain a doctor's advisory opinion, you need to contact your doctor, who will conduct an examination, study medical documents and issue the appropriate document.

LKK and the doctor's advisory opinion are important documents that can have a significant impact on a person's life. Including, they will help defend the right of a person to receive legal social assistance, which can be very necessary in severe health disorders.

Before undergoing a medical and social examination or obtaining a doctor's advisory opinion, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the relevant regulatory and legal acts. If you have any questions about the LCC or the doctor's advisory opinion, you can contact a lawyer.

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