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WwWaddell’s Test: A series of five tests to assess whether a patient is faking or exaggerating their pain responses. Three of five must be positive for the test to be significant. Waiver: A knowing, intelligent, and voluntary surrender of a known right or claim. Washington Administrative Code (WAC): Current administrative regulations created by state agencies to carry out the laws passed by the state legislature. When rules are proposed, they must be published and an opportunity given for public comment before they can go into effect. Also includes rules for hearing claims and appeals over which agencies have jurisdiction. Whiplash Injury: A sprain or strain syndrome of the cervical spine caused by a hyperextension-hyperflexion or acceleration - deceleration injury. This most commonly occurs in car collisions. Witness: Someone with knowledge pertaining to the facts of the case. Each party identifies his/her witnesses prior to trial or arbitration. WNL: An acronym for “within normal limits”. Work Hardening Program: A rehabilitation program involving gradually progressive work-related activities performed with good body mechanics in an attempt to prepare that person to return to work. Workers’ Compensation: A state program that requires employees and employers to pay the cost of medical treatment and some lost pay for employees who are injured on the job. The employer pays regardless of who was at fault. In return, employees give up the right to sue employers even if the injury was the employer’s fault. |
