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IME doctor who injures a patient – negligent? Based on a chapter by Marjorie Eskay Auerbach

Many physicians believe because the IME is conducted at the request of a third party, there is no physician-patient relationship, and therefore no potential liability for malpractice. However, several recent court decisions have challenged that interpretation. In 2004, the Michigan … Continue reading

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IME or DME? Based on a chapter by Marjorie Eskay-Auerbach, MD, Esq.

Independent Medical Examinations or IMEs, also referred to as Defense Medical Examinations (DME), and Insurance Medical Evaluations, are currently a mainstay of the medical-legal system. In most cases, the examination consists of a patient interview and physical examination; psychiatric and … Continue reading

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