What should you do if a physician didn't perform a particular exam or prepare the necessary report?

• A. Object to the report as inadmissible
• B. Contact the physician's office for negotiation
• C. Report the physician to the WCAB
• D. Report the physician to the Fraud Bureau

Answer: (A)

The choice to object to the report as inadmissible is centered on the necessity for comprehensive and pertinent documentation in medical evaluations, especially in self-insured contexts. If a physician did not perform a particular exam or prepare the necessary report, it can compromise the validity and reliability of the assessment, affecting care decisions and liability.

In legal or insurance settings, reports that lack essential examinations or data may not meet the established standards for evidence or credibility. Therefore, if critical components of the medical evaluation are missing, asserting that the report is inadmissible is a valid course of action, ensuring that only comprehensive and accurate information influences decisions related to the case at hand.

Other options, while they may involve communication or reporting procedures, do not directly address the immediacy of the issue with the report's admissibility, which is to ensure that only qualified and thorough medical evaluations are considered in the process.