QME EXAM PREP P2 REAL
EXAM 2024/2025 NEWEST
UPDATE {GRADED A+}
What is the signing date for QME reports? - ANS-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? - ANS-1) consistent late ...
What is the signing date for QME reports? - ANS✔✔-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? - ANS✔✔-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? - ANS✔✔-A discussion of the mechanism of injury
What are the 5 main types of workers comp benefits? - ANS✔✔-1) Medical treatment
What is the Boynton Act of 1913? - ANS✔✔-Requires CA employees to have worker's comp
insurance
, what is the definition of a medical-legal report? - ANS✔✔-to prove or disprove an aspect of a
contested claim
When did SB 863 (restricted ability for IW to get impairment fro psych / sexual / sleep d/o) go
into effect? - ANS✔✔-Jan 1 2013
What is the time frame for a QME to notify, via form 109, of unavailability? - ANS✔✔-at least
30 days prior for a 14-90 day absence
What is the limitation re time for cancelling / rescheduling an appointment? How far out can
rescheduling happen? - ANS✔✔-Cannot cancel within 6 days of the appt unless there is
"good cause," and must reschedule for within 30 days of the cancellation date (and 60 days
of the date of the initial call to schedule)
What is the timeframe for deposition scheduling? - ANS✔✔-within 120 days of notice
What is the impairment rating? - ANS✔✔-Rates the degree to which the impairment
decreases a person's ability to perform ADLs, excluding work
What are AOE and COE? - ANS✔✔-AOE: arising out of employment
COE: through the course of employment
What is ex parte communication? - ANS✔✔-Occurs when a party to a case communicates
with one side only. a QME CANNOT do this (but can speak with the treating MD if questions
arise)
What is the difference between exacerbation and aggravation? - ANS✔✔-Exacerbation:
temporary worsening
Aggravation: permanent worsening (new injury)
Define permanent, temporary partial and temporary total disability. - ANS✔✔-Permanent:
irreversible residual of an injury
Temp partial: can work, but earn less than previously
Temp total: cannot work at all
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