Insights from an Independent Medical Examiner April, 2025 At our practice, we understand that most injured workers simply want their lives back—to return to the
A study by Bennell , Patterson and Metcalf et. al. entitled “Effect of Intraarticular Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Placebo Injection On Pain And Medial Tibial Cartilage
Although blockchain has been described as new technology, it is really nothing move that a combination of accepted concepts and methods. Blockchain is described as
Reports of less than optimal outcome for Rotator Cuff Repair in patients receiving Worker’s Compensation been published in the orthopaedic literature for greater than 20
In my experience as a IME physician, it is rare that I am asked for an opinion about “Informed Consent.” Occasionally an insurance adjuster might
Consequent to the ongoing SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic , persistent symptoms have been reported in infected patients whose acute symptoms have resolved. These symptoms may
As part of the Independent Medical Examination (IME) process I am often asked to offer an opinion whether an injured person has reached Maximum Medical
What is an Independent Medical Examination (IME)? An Independent Medical Examination (IME) is performed by a physician or psychologist in the context of a legal
The determination of causal relationship is a concept that is addressed in standard medical education as a means of understanding the origin of a disease
The concept of “Reasonable Degree of Medical Certainty” is not a medical concept but rather , it is part of the legal framework for settling
As part of an Independent Medical Exam , I am asked the get a “History of Injury” . A medical history of injury is very
The importance of “ History “ in the determination of causal relationship . The basic components of any medical examination are history, physical examination and