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Examining the Use of Biomarkers in Establishing the Presence and Severity of Impairments Proceedings of a Workshop (2020) / Chapter Skim
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Appendix A: Statement of Task
Pages 53-54

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... 2. How health care professionals now use non-genetic biomarkers as diagnostic/prognostic tools and severity indicators in the follow ing physical and mental impairments (whether as a sole indicator 53
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... Associate any biomarker with a particular level of functional status; and b. Use any biomarker as a sole indicator of impairment severity.
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