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The Psychiatry Group provides independent psychiatric medical examinations (IMEs) in Washington for authorized workers’ compensation and medical-legal referrals. These evaluations assess psychiatric conditions, relevant medical history, and clinical findings related to workplace injury claims. An IME is an independent evaluation, not ongoing psychiatric treatment, and is conducted according to the referral questions and applicable requirements.

Psychiatric Independent Medical Examinations in Washington

A psychiatric IME (independent medical examination) is an objective evaluation performed to answer specific questions in a Washington workers’ compensation or medical-legal matter. Dr. Asif R. Malik, MD performs these evaluations.

What a Psychiatric IME Can Address

  • Psychiatric diagnosis
  • Causation
  • Treatment recommendations
  • Functional limitations and work capacity
  • Impairment
  • Maximum medical improvement

Who Requests an IME

Attorneys, insurance carriers, self-insured employers, claims professionals, IME companies, and other authorized referral sources.

Treatment or Independent Evaluation? Know the Difference

Treating Psychiatric Care

The clinician establishes a treatment relationship and provides applicable clinical care.

Independent Medical Examination (IME)

The psychiatrist performs an independent evaluation for a defined medical, legal, or claim purpose. The psychiatrist is not acting as the patient’s treating psychiatrist unless separately established under appropriate circumstances.

Not sure which one you need? Submit the form and describe your situation, and our team will help.

Request a Psychiatric IME or Expert Review

Attorneys, insurance carriers, IME organizations, employers, and other authorized referral sources may contact our office to request:

Contact us today to discuss your case or submit a secure referral.