Battle of the Forms: An overview regarding authorizations to conduct independent medical examinations

Medical or other expert assessments of claimants are routine, in both the tort and AB context. This paper provides a brief overview of the framework within which such assessments take place, including the issue of whether an authorization/consent for the assessment – prepared by either the claimant or the assessor – is required or appropriate.

Presented at Canadian Defence Lawyers Annual Accident Benefit Symposium, April 2013

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