Legal Question in Workers Comp in Pennsylvania

Re: Comp Nurse at Dr Appt.

I'd probably object to that. I don't think the employer's insurance company is entitled to have a representative present and I think that's what this sounds like.

Re: Comp Nurse at Dr Appt.

I am suspicious of such requests as an affront to doctor-patient privilege. Is this a physician whom you selected or a List doc? If the former, then no if the latter, then perhaps.

Sometimes, you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. but the doc may be trying to test you for "symptom magnification" (i.e. faking) with her acting as a type of corroborator, or have another forensic objective instead of just treating you.

If the exam is a so-called "Independent Medical Exam" then run, don't walk, to your own Comp Lawyer.

Good Luck,

TV