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Well, the problem lies in the type of doctor that usually does these comp exams. They aren't (usually) the cream of the crop. Comp exams are often done either by docs who can or won't work in a better job, are fresh out of residency or moonlighting while in residency and looking to make a quick buck.
I did comp exams for about a month while I was in residency and quit. Too much hassle and God help you if you told the worker his injury may not be work related.
Most of the comp cases I saw (probly 70%) were legit injuries on the job. The other 30% were people coming up with difficult to prove diagnoses like fibromyalgia and saying it was due to stress at work or whatever. I couldn't handle it, too frustrating.
The good news is that there really isn't any pressure (at least where I was working) to make a diagnosis in favor of the patient. You are working for the insurance company, so if you think the claim is bogus you just say so.
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Rick
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