ABSTRACT

Contents Objectives ................................................................................................................................532 Purpose of Defense Medical Evaluations ...................................................................................532 Major Advantages and Disadvantages of the DME ...................................................................533 Role of the LNC ......................................................................................................................533 Guidelines ............................................................................................................................... 534

Communication with the Plaintiff Attorney ................................................................... 534 Plaintiff Preparation ........................................................................................................ 534 Permissible Conduct ....................................................................................................... 534

Notes and Observations ...........................................................................................................535 “Other” Evaluations ........................................................................................................536