An<unk>  (IME) is a<unk>  evaluation performed by a<unk>  professional on a patient who was not previously involved in the treatment of that patient, to evaluate the patient's course of prior treatment and current condition. IMEs are conducted by doctors, psychologists, and other licensed healthcare professionals in essentially all<unk>  disciplines, depending on the purpose of the exam and the claimed injuries. Such examinations are generally conducted in the context of a legal or administrative proceeding, at the request of the party opposing the patient's request for benefits. IMEs are commonly held in the context of workers' compensation cases, disability claims, and personal injury litigation.
Independent medical examination
Well-woman examination
Basic sciences examination
Timeline of psychology
Notes on Nursing
Personal health record
Computer-aided diagnosis
Patient check-in