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explaining that "[m]edical compensation shall be provided by the employer" for treatment of compensable injuries and employer's responsibility for such compensation includes any changes in treatment so long as "the change is reasonably necessary to effect a cure, provide relief, or lessen the period of disability"
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No. 661PA05.
Filed October 6, 2006.
On discretionary review pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-31 of a unanimous decision of the Court of Appeals, 174 N.C. App. 128, 620 S.E.2d 288 (2005), affirming an opinion and award filed on 31 August 2004 by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Heard in the Supreme Court 11 September 2006.
Scudder Hedrick, by John A. Hedrick and Samuel A. Scudder, for plaintiff-appellee. Brooks, Stevens Pope, P.A., by Joy H. Brewer and Kimberley A. D'Arruda, for defendants-appellants. Young Moore and Henderson PA., by Joe E. Austin, Jr. and Jennifer T. Gottsegen, for the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, amicus curiae. Teague, Campbell, Dennis Gorham, L.L.P., by Bruce A. Hamilton and Julia S. Hooten, for North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry, amicus curiae.
DISCRETIONARY REVIEW IMPROVIDENTLY ALLOWED.