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Reasons to Request an Independent
Medical Examination

1.

Lack of Improvement

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The client is concerned that the primary care provider is not providing
appropriate therapeutic direction for the claimant
2.

Inconsistencies on File and Client's 'Sixth Sense'

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Clinical or surveillance information inconsistent with claimed
disabilities
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'Gut feeling' that something is not quite right with the claim
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Concerns of possible factitious reporting, malingering, or fraud
3.

Variances from the Expected Norm

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Discrepancy between vehicle damages/repair costs/velocity at
impact and reported injuries
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Prolonged recovery despite various therapies
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Inconsistencies and non-organic signs on examination (Waddell's
signs)
4.

Assistance on Claim Management

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Is there objective justification to continue providing benefits relative to
a contract/insurance policy/regulation, and if so, for how long
5.

Information Presented in the IME Report

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Details of the incident, seatbelt usage, loss of consciousness, other
accidents, WCB claims, etc.
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Work history
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Psycho-social stressors other than the incident
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Prior disease as indicated in pre-incident medical history (GP chart
notes, imaging studies, statement of benefits, etc.)
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Review of medical documentation
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Present complaints
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Abnormalities and impairments on examination
6.

Causality, Disability and Treatment

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Causation of impairment and disability
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Questionable passive/alternative therapies (past and present)
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Medically essential treatment plan
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Safe Return to Work plan
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Prognosis
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Support or counter an opinion put forth by the treating GP or by a
specialist retained by legal counsel
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