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  • Title: The independent medical examination.
    Author: Ameis A, Zasler ND.
    Journal: Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am; 2002 May; 13(2):259-86, ix. PubMed ID: 12122847.
    Abstract:
    The physiatrist, owing to expertise in impairment and disability analysis, is able to offer the medicolegal process considerable assistance. This chapter describes the scope and process of the independent medical examination (IME) and provides an overview of its component parts. Practical guidelines are provided for performing a physiatric IME of professional standard, and for serving as an impartial, expert witness. Caveats are described regarding testifying and medicolegal ethical issues along with practice management advice.
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