My notification letter has a whole series of appointment dates and times. Does this mean I can pick any one?

No. If you have been provided with a list of multiple appointments, they are with different specialists, sometimes in different offices. Every one of these appointments must be attended, as they are essential to the completion of your evaluation. Please be sure when you confirm with our offices you know the location and time of each of your appointments.

What will happen at my evaluation?

Because every injury or condition is different, it is difficult to be specific. The evaluation will take a minimum of one hour. We will let you know a general time frame when you contact us at (206) 622-2305 or 800-207-2635 to confirm your appointment. Please do not make other plans on the day(s) of your appointment(s), in case additional testing and/or referrals are necessary.

You may be seen by a single physician in our offices or a combination of a group of physicians in our offices. If the examination is not in one of our offices it will be with a specialist (ophthalmology or otolaryngology, for example) who has specialized equipment in their private offices. Be sure you know exactly how many appointments you have and all the correct addresses when you call to confirm your appointment(s).

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I've heard that all IME physicians are biased – is that true?

No. We see our primary task as providing an influence-free environment for every evaluation.  Our physicians are compensated by us, not the referring entity. There is no incentive for   physicians to be biased in any way. As a general rule, our referrals value our physicians’ independence as much or more than we do; a biased report has no value as a claim management tool.

We do not allow pressure of any kind to be brought on our specialists, either by referral sources, or anyone else.

Can I get a copy of my report?

Of course!  However, there is a specific procedure to do so.  Unlike your personal medical records, we cannot give a copy of the report directly to you. The laws governing medical records are very different when it comes to industrial insurance.   Contact your claims manager or referring entity to obtain a copy. We will be happy to explain the details to you and to guide you to the proper resources to fulfill your request.

We strongly suggest you plan to review the report with your attending physician. There is a great deal of medical terminology and technical information in our reports and they are best explained by a medical professional who can go over the details with you for a complete understanding of its content.