Q: What if an IME doctor injections me with a need? Does he have the right to?
I recently went for an IME concerning my MRI results to see a foot/ankle specialist. During the IME, the doctor injected me for with a nerve block. I explained I received one earlier the same week but he proceeded anyway. After 20 mins, the doctor can back into the office and started feeling around my ankle. Questions like does it hurt or to do feel anything were asked. I mentioned I have pain here and still can feel pain. The doctor got up and mention that I was fine. The doctor mentioned nerve pills, nerve cream and physical therapy. I am still waiting for the evaluation for the IME... It's has been 2 weeks. What should I do?
A:
This certainly seems like an odd scenario and I would call your attorney immediately. It is very unusual for an IME doctor to perform any kind of medical treatment. ordinarily the IME report will take about a week or so. Sometimes the release of the IME is delayed, inadvertently or otherwise.
If you have not hired an attorney you should contact someone as soon as possible to discuss your situation and your rights. A workers' comp attorney is not paid unless they recover money for you. Note that the IME is not truly independent and the insurance company will use this as a means to argue against your treatment and continuing rights.
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