Performing an Independent Medical Examination: From Initial Contact to Report Preparation: A Handbook for the Mental Health ProfessionalIn our last chapter of the introductory section to this text, we broach the topic of the examination that we are ultimately responsible for as the forensic expert. ...
Agreed medical examination;Binding medical examination;IME;Impartial medical evaluation;Independent medical evaluation;Neutral medical examination Definition Independent medical evaluations (IMEs) are examinations performed by a physician, or another healthcare provider, who is not involved in the person’s car...
and he asserts that the client suffered a traumatic brain injury, broken back, and other significant injuries. Dr. Griffen then did the defense medical exam (DME) — sometimesimproperly called an independent medical exam(IME) — and issued a report. ...
A Critical Examination of Independent Medical Review Decision-making for Cardiovascular Procedures Shows Low Rate of Evidence Citation in Reviews The California Independent Medical Review (IMR) program was created in 2001 to provide an independent, external evaluation of insurers' denials of coverage......
Workers suffering from a work-related health condition frequently are required to undergo examination by a physician chosen by the employer or a Workers' Compensation Insurance Carrier. While the opinions of physicians performing these "Independent Medical Examinations" (IMEs) have been criticized as bia...
An IME is a critical element in many cases where a person has sustained an injury, and this examination can help prove or disprove the extent of the harm,determine damages, and validate the overall legitimacy of a claim. As a result, IMEs can contradict the injured person’s health records...
We offer intensive training for IME doctors on conducting the examination, rating impairment, drafting IME reports, defending opinions at deposition and trial, IME practice management, and IME practice development
Define Independent Medical Review. means an independent evaluation of the medical or chiropractic care of a Member that must include a physical examination of the Member unless he is deceased, and a personal review of all x-rays and reports by a certifie
MedSource National is one of the country’s leading privately owned Independent Medical Examination (IME) provider companies with a national panel of over 15,000 credentialed physicians. The MedSource National team provides our clients with quick referrals to timely, comprehensive and accurate IME servi...
MedSource National is one of the country’s leading privately owned Independent Medical Examination (IME) provider companies with a national panel of over 15,000 credentialed physicians. The MedSource National team provides our clients with quick referrals to timely, comprehensive and accurate IME servi...