California's Department of Industrial Relations' (DIR's) Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Posts California Medical-Legal Quality Assurance Checklist By Lonce Lamonte, adjustercom editor using DWC Newsline's News Release Dated July 31st 2024 - July 31, 2024
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted a checklist to help medical practitioners (QMEs, AMEs, IMEs, and PTPs) write consistent and accurate medical-legal reports. Accurate report writing facilitates the prompt provision of appropriate benefits to injured workers.
Topics include practical guidance on all aspects of preparing a medical-legal report, as well as definitions for important terms and concepts.