Independent medical examinations may be conducted to determine the cause, extent and medical treatment of a work-related or other injury where liability is at issue; whether an individual has reached maximum benefit from treatment; and whether any permanent impairment remains after treatment. An independent medical examination may be conducted at the behest of an employer or an insurance carrier to obtain an independent opinion of the clinical status of the individual.
Independent medical examinations are used to assess the cause, extent, and treatment of injuries where liability is a factor. They can also determine if a person has reached maximum benefit from treatment and whether any permanent impairment remains after treatment. These examinations may be requested by employers or insurance companies for an independent assessment of the individual's clinical condition.