Navigating the QME Selection Process
QME evaluations begin when medical disputes arise in your case. Either party may request independent evaluation to resolve disagreements about treatment, disability, or causation.
Critical determinations from QME findings:
California generates random panels of three qualified physicians specializing in your injury area. For psychiatric cases, panels consist of three Board Certified Psychiatrists with QME certification.
You have the fundamental right to choose your evaluator from the three-physician panel. This protection ensures meaningful input in determining who conducts your evaluation.
If no panel physician has appropriate expertise for your condition, you may request a new panel.
Selection operates within strict timeframes. Failure to choose within the designated period results in the insurance carrier making the selection, removing your control over this critical decision.
Given these far-reaching consequences, your QME appointment represents a crucial crossroads where thorough preparation and honest participation significantly influence your claim’s trajectory.
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