LD 499
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The physician examining an employee under this section shall,
prior to commencing the examination, advise the employee fully and
in writing of all records, documents and other communications that
the physician has available in conducting the examination.__The
physician shall also advise the employee and the employee's
physician of the scope and purpose of the requested examination and
all persons with whom the physician has communicated in preparation
for the examination.__The physician may not rely on any
documentation or information in any way received subsequent to the
examination in preparing a report or opinion regarding the
employee's medical condition.__Simultaneously with providing an
oral or written report to the employer, the physician shall provide
the same information to the employee and the employee's physician.

 
SUMMARY

 
This bill ensures that health care providers conducting
examinations under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 39-A,
section 207 are properly qualified and are truly involved in the
active treatment of patients in their specialty and to ensure
that employees are fully advised of the background material on
which the health care provider relies.


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