by The Work Injury Site | Apr 24, 2021
All about WorkCover independent medical examinations A WorkCover independent medical examination involves undergoing a medical examination performed by an independent medical examiner (IME). WorkCover insurers arrange for injured workers to be assessed by IME’s from...
by The Work Injury Site | Aug 4, 2026
Do you have to attend an IME appointment? No – you cannot be compelled to attend an independent medical examination (IME). However, there are consequences for refusing to attend an IME. We’ll discuss these below. How does an insurer have the authority to send me to an...