What triggers the sending of medical records to the QME?

The transmission of medical records to the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) is initiated when the QME Appointment Notification Form is received. This form is crucial as it signals that the process of evaluation has commenced and outlines the specifics of the appointment, including the medical issues that need to be reviewed.

Having this form allows the medical professionals involved to understand the nature of the evaluation these records pertain to, ensuring that all relevant information is compiled and sent efficiently. It establishes the official request for documentation needed for the QME to make an informed assessment. Without receiving this notification, the process to gather and send the necessary medical records would not be triggered, as the appointment itself has not been formally established.

Other responses may imply potential events in the context of a worker's compensation case, such as employer decisions or claim submissions, but they do not initiate the specific action of sending medical records needed for the QME's evaluation.