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Doctor liable despite no patient relationship
American Medical News , 08/12/09

Sorrel AL – Physicians performing independent medical examinations on behalf of employers or insurance carriers typically are not expected to establish a traditional patient–doctor relationship with the examinee. In fact, consent forms or other agreements often make clear that bond does not exist, and the doctor is not providing actual medical care.

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