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Below are a few answers to some of
the more common questions we receive:
How long after the examination
will I have the report?
The doctor's report will be available within 7
days after the examination. However, this time frame
can change depending on the complexity of the exam,
number of doctors involved and availability of medical records.
Please notify us of any deadlines you may have at the time you
request the examination.
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What may cause a report to be
delayed?
The most common reasons that a report may be delayed
include:
- Incomplete records and/or
lack of films supplied to the doctor
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No specific questions included with the IME request for the doctor to
address
- Large volume of records to
review/complex case
- Incorrect
requestor address and/or contact information provided on the request
form
- Nonpayment for examinations
requiring prepayment
- Waiting for
clarification from the physician
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 What are
the qualifications for doctors who perform independent medical
examinations?
Requirements for doctors to perform
IME vary from state
to state, by specialty and can also vary based on specific regulations mandated
by governing bodies. At IME, the majority of our physicians are board
certified in their respective specialties. Additionally, many have received
specialized training in performing independent medical examinations including
certification through The American Board Of Independent Medical Examiners
(ABIME) and/or other organizations such as The American Academy Of Disability
& Evaluating Physicians.
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What is the cancellation
policy?
Examinations may be canceled up to 3 full business days before
the examination without charge. Examinations cancelled with less than 3 full
business day's notice will be billed at 50% of the scheduled examination cost.
Cancellation requests cannot be made via voicemail. (As an example, 3 full
business days notice for an examination scheduled for Friday must be made by
5:00 p.m. Monday of the same week.)
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What if I need an addendum
or clarification to
the report?
Addendums and clarifications are always available.
Addendums relating to new or additional questions, and those
which require the review of additional medical records, will be billed by the
hour. There is no charge for clarification requests.
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 Will the examining doctor be available if required for
deposition, expert testimony and/or trial?
Doctors are available as
required for deposition, expert testimony and trial. Providing as much advance
notice as possible helps to avoid any potential scheduling conflicts. Please
contact your IME representative directly or call (303) 328-0128 to
schedule.
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What if the patient is under 18
years of age?
Patients under 18 years of age will need to be accompanied
by their parent or legal guardian.
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When will an interpreter be
required?
In most cases if the examinee does not speak English, an
interpreter will be required in order to properly perform the examination. IME works with interpreters specializing in many different languages
and can schedule an interpreter to meet your requirements.
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How can I contact
you?
Contact information can be found on our Contact Us page.
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How can I schedule an
examination?
The request for examination form can be completed online by
selecting your state or region from the Homepage, by
telephone, fax or in person with your IME representative. Providing this
information is the first step in scheduling and receiving confirmation of the
date, time and doctor specialty that you require. Upon completing the
examination request form, your request will be processed and you will be
contacted by a IME scheduling professional within 24 hours.
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Can I get a listing of available
doctors and specialties?
Please call (303) 328-0128 or e-mail us at
tbradfield@imewest.com
for a listing of available doctors in your area.
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