HOW INDEPENDENT ARE INDEPENDENT PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS - A WORKERS COMPENSATION DILEMMA

Authors
TSUSHIMA WT FOOTE R MERRILL TS LEHRKE SA
Citation
Wt. Tsushima et al., HOW INDEPENDENT ARE INDEPENDENT PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS - A WORKERS COMPENSATION DILEMMA, Professional psychology, research and practice, 27(6), 1996, pp. 626-628
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Psychology
Journal title
Professional psychology, research and practice → ACNP
ISSN journal
07357028
Volume
27
Issue
6
Year of publication
1996
Pages
626 - 628
Database
ISI
SICI code
0735-7028(1996)27:6<626:HIAIPE>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
In recent years there has been an increasing demand for clinicians to conduct independent psychological examinations (IPEs) of persons invol ved in work-related injuries with referrals coming from insurance carr iers and attorneys. This article discusses the role of the psychologis t in the workers' compensation system, specifically focusing on the ch allenges facing psychologists who accept the IPE assignment. Potential abuses of the workers' compensation process by psychologists and ethi cal considerations are also discussed. Several recommendations for imp roving the system are offered.