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11.3.5 Information to be provided to the medical examiner

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Delegates should ensure that specialist medical consultants are provided with all background information relevant to the examination. The letter of request should outline:

  • the reason for the request
  • the matter(s) to be decided by the Delegate
  • the client's employment history relevant to the liability investigation
  • all relevant service medical documents, and
  • all other previous medical reports from other examiners.

Medical examiners should also be invited to offer any comment of relevance that is not covered in the letter of request.