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Old 12-27-2007, 11:56 PM
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Is that dr from a MCO { Managed Care Organization}?

my employer wanted us to go to the MCO drs for any injury, I did 2 different times, and they just seemed to want to patch me up and get me back to full work asap. - and I "broke" again after a few months and the last time even less than that, when it became TOS.
They overlooked the repetitiveness of the work and the fact that I had reoccurring injuries in the same areas.

I'm not sure if all states are the same - but I think...
Usually wc doesn't actually send you to a treating Dr, usually just for an IME or QME- a one time evaluation of your injury. { sometimes more than one if long term problem}

At least that's how my case went - MCO, or my own dr, then the IME evaluation after a few months.
I think after a certain time you can change drs anyway - info should be in your wc booklet or the state website.

Did you ever consult with a wc atty on this yet ?
They might give you some helpful tips and some even have preferred drs lists and they can help you change to a dr that will be more on your side.
You can find them in the yellow pages and visit many before you choose.
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