A Review of Internet Sites Regarding Independent Medical Examinations: Implications for Clinical Neuropsychological Practitioners

Independent medical examinations (IMEs) are evaluations requested by third parties as a means of obtaining information regarding the level of treatment an individual requires as the result of an accident or injury. A number of Web sites have been created with the purpose of advising individuals on h...

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Published in:Applied neuropsychology 2006-01, Vol.13 (3), p.175-179
Main Authors: Horwitz, Julie E., McCaffrey, Robert J., Thompson, Bruce
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bias
Ethics, Medical
Expert Testimony - ethics
Expert Testimony - legislation & jurisprudence
Humans
Insurance Claim Review - ethics
Insurance Claim Review - legislation & jurisprudence
Internet - ethics
Lawyers - legislation & jurisprudence
Neuropsychological Tests - statistics & numerical data
Patient Education as Topic - ethics
Patient Education as Topic - legislation & jurisprudence
Psychometrics - statistics & numerical data
Referral and Consultation - ethics
Referral and Consultation - legislation & jurisprudence
United States
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Summary:Independent medical examinations (IMEs) are evaluations requested by third parties as a means of obtaining information regarding the level of treatment an individual requires as the result of an accident or injury. A number of Web sites have been created with the purpose of advising individuals on how to prepare for IMEs. A thorough search of the Internet, using several different search terms and search engines, revealed 7 such Web sites. These sites contain detailed recommendations of the steps an individual should take before, during, and following an IME. While the majority of recommendations are not likely to affect the validity of a neuropsychological IME, some contain information that may have a negative impact on evaluation outcomes. Details from each site and their implications for clinical neuropsychological practitioners are highlighted.
ISSN:0908-4282
1532-4826
DOI:10.1207/s15324826an1303_5