title: Independent medical evaluations and impairment ratings.
abstract: A significant need exists for quality independent medical evaluations (IMEs). The examiner must understand disability issues to specifically answer the questions of the client who requested the IME. The authors discuss these issues and outline step-by-step the performance of a thorough evaluation and the compilation of a complete report.
authors.affiliation: SEAK, Inc., Portland, Maine, USA.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Brigham
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Babitsky
mesh_terms: D015984:Causality; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014938:Work Capacity Evaluation