Douglas W Martin MD, FAADEP, FACOEM, FAAFPMedical DirectorUnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Occupational MedicineSioux City, Iowa

“This book integrates the features of using medical records along with taking an IME history and conducting the examination. Somewhat within the practical aspects of this nexus, the author shares many of his experiences among a spectrum of cases stretching from adolescents through adult workers and even to patients of advanced years. … The author targets those who perform IMEs, from beginners to those more experienced. Expert witnesses also may find the book useful.” (J. Thomas Pierce, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2018)

• Preface.- 1. What is an Independent Medical Evaluator?.- 2. Medicolegal  Systems and the IME Provider.- 3. So You Want to do IMEs?– How to Develop This Service.- 4. Practical Aspects of IME Appointments – Scheduling, Agreements, Etc..- 5. Setting the Stage – What You Can Learn (and not) From the Medical Records and How to Use Them.- 6. Taking an IME History and Conducting an Examination.- 7. Be Prepared! – Things You May Not Have Thought About.- 8. Addressing Common Questions Posed to the IME Examiner.- 9. Developing and Authoring an IME Report.- 10. Wacky Things That Happen After the Report is Done.- 11.The Independent File Review.

Douglas W Martin MD, FAADEP, FACOEM, FAAFPMedical DirectorUnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Occupational MedicineSioux City, Iowa

“This book integrates the features of using medical records along with taking an IME history and conducting the examination. Somewhat within the practical aspects of this nexus, the author shares many of his experiences among a spectrum of cases stretching from adolescents through adult workers and even to patients of advanced years. … The author targets those who perform IMEs, from beginners to those more experienced. Expert witnesses also may find the book useful.” (J. Thomas Pierce, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2018)

• Preface.- 1. What is an Independent Medical Evaluator?.- 2. Medicolegal  Systems and the IME Provider.- 3. So You Want to do IMEs?– How to Develop This Service.- 4. Practical Aspects of IME Appointments – Scheduling, Agreements, Etc..- 5. Setting the Stage – What You Can Learn (and not) From the Medical Records and How to Use Them.- 6. Taking an IME History and Conducting an Examination.- 7. Be Prepared! – Things You May Not Have Thought About.- 8. Addressing Common Questions Posed to the IME Examiner.- 9. Developing and Authoring an IME Report.- 10. Wacky Things That Happen After the Report is Done.- 11.The Independent File Review.