An Independent Medical Examination (IME) is supposed to be an objective assessment of a Client/Victims medical condition, including if treatment is needed, whether permanent impairment is involved and to what degree and ability they are able to work in the future. However, whether the IME is truly objective may depend, in part, how the Doctor is selected. It seems so often these days that these Doctors are “hired guns”.

As a CLNC©, one of the services we offer is to attend IME’s. We are able to make sure the Client/Victim is treated appropriately and with respect. We can assure that the questions asked are applicable to each individual case and that the answers needed are obtained from an objective opinion. I am aware of more than 1 case where the Clients questions were not answered, the questions were inappropriate to her conditions and the answers given by the Client were not the answers written in the report. How was that an accurate objective opinion? Meanwhile the clients claim outcome may be based on that report.

QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN AN IME:

* Has the condition been correctly diagnosed?

* Does the Client/Victim have the condition they claim?

* Did the incident or exposure actually cause the symptoms?

* Is additional treatment or testing required?

* Will the Client/Victim be able to return to work? If so will there be any restrictions

* Is there any permanent disability and if so to what extent?

Make sure you’re IME really is an independent medical opinion. Pick the right Doctor and call a CLNC© to assist you every time.