Independent Medical Examinations — 6) Best‑practice tips & Need more help?

Best‑practice tips & Need more help?

Before and during the IME

• Ask to address the employer’s questions directly first — an IME may not be necessary.
• Request the direction to attend, the instructions to the IME and all materials provided to the examiner in writing.
• If the employer’s information is inaccurate or incomplete, raise this with both the employer and the IME before the exam.
• Ensure the IME is asked to consider reasonable adjustments alongside the inherent requirements.
• Ask for a copy of the report to be provided to you.
• If concerned about independence or likely findings, consider arranging your own medical assessment (at your cost) to provide contrary evidence.