As Likely As Not ?

[LeroyJohnson]

is there a actual rule for using the "as likely as not" statement in a doctors opinion?

thanks

[jbasser]

Yes there is actually a directive for the Docs that perform C and P exams to use this language. Here it is the clinicians guide.

http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/guide/...iciansguide.doc

At least as likely as not means they are 50 percent sure and it evokes the Benefit of the doubt rule.

Most likely means 75 percent sure

Was due to means 100 percent sure.

And on the other end of the spectrum.

Less likely as not means 25 percent.

Was not due to means 100 percent certain it was not.

Hope this helps.

J

Edited May 7, 2009 by jbasser

[LeroyJohnson]

is it written down any where I have a doctor who is more than willing to write it is as likely as not more than 50% probability that... but wants to see the rule for it first other wise wants to write it his own way

[jbasser]

I posted the guide in my orignina post. Pull it up and print it.

J

[LeroyJohnson]

thank you I did not read your post carefully enough I see the link I need now thanks for your help

[jbasser]

Leroy, I posted then added it after I researched it.

Your fine.

J