IMEA Examination Standards

1.      Communicate honestly with the parties involved in the examination.

2.      Conduct the examination with dignity and respect for the parties involved.

3.      Identify yourself to the examinee as an independent examining physician.

4.      Verify the examinee’s identity.

5.      Discuss the following with the examinee before beginning the examination:

a.       Remind the examinee of the party who requested the 

            examination.

b.      Explain to the examinee that a physician-patient relationship will

         not be sought or established.

c.       Tell the examinee the information provided during the

          examination will be documented in a report.

d.      Review the procedures that will be used during the examination.

e.       Advise the examinee a procedure may be terminated if the

          examinee feels the activity is beyond the examinee’s physical

          capacities or when pain occurs.

f.       Answer the examinee’s questions about the examination   

         process.

The IMEA’s goal is to be an advocate for

independent medical examinations (IME) regarding

proposed regulations at both the DCBS & legislative level.

We strive to preserve and improve a high quality INDEPENDENT medical examination process in the

State of Oregon.
 

Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Association is to promote the interests of the independent medical examination process.