QME Exam Prep Questions With 100%
Correct Answers
How is the disability rating made? - Correct
Answer-QMEs rate the impairment (NOT
DISABILITY), and then raters use the impairment
rating to make a disability rating
What are the two exceptions to using the AMA
guides 5th ed. to the evaluation of permanent
impairment? - Correct Answer-Psych cases and
cases prior to 1/1/2005 (the latter use the 1997
PDRS)
What are the two exceptions to the requirement
that QMEs have 1/3 of their time devoted to direct
clinical practice? - Correct Answer-1) if the QME
has been an AME at least 8 times in the past year
2) if the QME is retired or a teaching physician
Can acupuncturists issue opinions on permanent
disability? - Correct Answer-No
What are the limitations to apportionment? -
Correct Answer-1) Apportionment applies only to
permanent disability and is based on causation
, 2) only permanent disability is apportioned, never
treatment, work restrictions, etc.
What is the signing date for QME reports? - Correct
Answer-the date the report is completed, not the
evaluation date. include the county of the report
What are the five major categories of QME
disciplinary action? - Correct Answer-1) consistent
late reports
2) lack of availability
3) ex parte communications
4) self-referral
5) reports do not meet DWC minimum standards
What must be included with the HPI? - Correct
Answer-A discussion of the mechanism of injury
What are the 5 main types of workers comp
benefits? - Correct Answer-1) Medical treatment
2) temporary disability benefits
3) permanent disability benefits
4) death benefits
5) supplemental job displacement benefits (SJDB)
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