Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
Providing professional, accurate and clear Independent Medical Examinations for over 18 years
LexiMed provides Independent Medical Examinations to support legal and insurance professionals who need a clear, objective medical opinion they can rely on. Our assessments are conducted by experienced specialists and delivered in structured reports that are designed to move matters forward, not create further uncertainty.
What is an Independent Medical Examination?
An Independent Medical Examination is a one-off assessment conducted by a medicolegal specialist who is not involved in the claimant’s ongoing care. The purpose is not treatment or advice. It is to provide an independent medical opinion that helps clarify the clinical picture.
In practice, IMEs are most valuable when a matter has reached a point where assumptions need to be tested. The strength of an IME lies not just in the examination itself, but in how clearly the findings are translated into a report that legal and insurance teams can actually use.
When are Independent Medical Examinations required?
Independent Medical Examinations are commonly requested when:
- Medical opinions differ, and an independent view is required
- Diagnosis, causation or prognosis is unclear
- Capacity for work or functional impact needs clarification
- Further treatment, funding or next steps are being considered
- A matter has stalled and needs clear medical direction
In many cases, an IME is what allows decisions to be made with more certainty rather than speculation.
What the assessment covers?
Every matter is different, but an Independent Medical Examination typically includes:
- Review of relevant medical records and documentation
- A clinical examination by the nominated specialist
- Discussion around injury history, treatment and daily impact
- Consideration of diagnosis, causation and prognosis
- Assessment of functional capacity where relevant
- Preparation of a clear, structured medicolegal report
From experience, overly broad reports rarely help a matter move forward. Our focus is on addressing the specific questions that matter to the case, clearly and directly.
Diverse range of specialists dedicated to accurate reporting
With medicolegal specialists across a diverse range of disciplines, you will always have access to the right expert for the case at hand. With us, you will be paired with the most appropriate specialist for your circumstances, based on the injury, condition and questions being considered.
LexiMed works with more than 20 experienced medicolegal specialists across a wide range of medical fields. This includes, but is not limited to, cardiologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, dental surgeons, neurologists and other specialist practitioners. Each specialist is selected not only for their clinical expertise but also for their ability to deliver clear, objective medical opinions that stand up to questioning.
This depth of specialist coverage allows us to manage both straightforward and complex matters, including cases involving multiple injuries or overlapping conditions, without compromising the quality or clarity of the final report.
What to expect when you partner with LexiMed
Independent, objective medical opinion
Our specialists provide fair, balanced assessments based on clinical findings and experience. The focus is on a clear medical opinion that supports appropriate decision-making.
Reports written with legal and insurance use in mind
Our specialists understand how medicolegal reports are read and used. Medical findings are set out in a structured way that makes it easier to follow the reasoning and apply it to the matter at hand.
A professional process for claimants
Assessments are handled respectfully and without unnecessary pressure. Specialists take the time to listen, gather a full medical history and conduct the assessment properly, which contributes to a more considered outcome.
Experience that informs every assessment
With more than 18 years of experience working in the medicolegal space, we have seen what works and what does not. That experience guides how specialists are selected, how assessments are arranged and how reports are prepared, helping avoid common issues that can slow a matter down.
Timely reporting that keeps matters progressing
We understand how delays can affect the momentum of a matter. Our reporting process is designed to move efficiently from assessment to delivery, so medical opinion is available when it is needed, not weeks later when timelines start to slip.
Reports prepared locally and with care
All reports are prepared by our Australian-based team. Nothing is sent offshore, meaning we have closer collaboration with our specialists, careful handling of information and a level of attention that comes from working within the same time zone and professional environment.
Our process
STEP 1
Make an appointment
Contact LexiMed to discuss the matter. Our team will help identify the most suitable specialist and arrange the assessment.
STEP 2
Examination and assessment
The claimant attends the Independent Medical Examination with the nominated specialist. Depending on the matter, the assessment may focus on a single condition or multiple injuries.
STEP 3
Reporting
Following the assessment, the specialist prepares a medicolegal report that is clear, objective and fit for purpose. The goal is to provide a medical opinion that supports informed decision-making and keeps matters progressing.
Based in Brisbane, operating nationwide
Our network of medicolegal specialists and medical suites extends across Australia, making it possible to arrange assessments wherever they are needed.
Move the matter forward with an Independent Medical Examination
Speak with our team to arrange an IME that is matched to the case, the injury and the questions being asked.