Preparing for the examination

Your appointment

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for the appointment.

You should allow plenty of time to get to the location of the medical examination and allow ample parking meter time.

Please understand that if you are late for the medical examination, the IME may not be able to see you and the appointment may need to be rescheduled.

If the IME is running late and you cannot wait, please advise the consulting rooms staff prior to leaving.

How long will the examination take?

The length of the medical examination can vary depending on the type of examination and complexity of your injuries.

Many medical examinations can be an hour but some may be shorter. Independent medical examinations may take several hours to complete or may involve additional testing done by someone other than the IME.

Before the medical examination commences, the IME will already have been provided with some information about your condition by the TAC, such as reports from medical practitioners or x-ray reports that may be part of your TAC file.

What should I bring to the examination?

Your appointment letter will let you know what you need to take to the medical examination.

Please refer to your appointment letter for specific information on what to bring to your examination, such as x-rays or other reports.

What should I wear to the examination?

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear that will assist the IME to assess your physical condition.

You may be required to remove some clothing or to change into a medical gown for examination purposes. Please do not hesitate to ask the IME for a gown if you have not been offered one. Please also wear under-garments.

Can I bring a friend or family member to the appointment and will they be allowed in the consulting room?

A friend or family member can accompany you to the appointment. If you would like a friend or family member to accompany you into the consulting room, please contact the TAC beforehand. Some examinations are of a sensitive nature. We’ll check with the IME and let you know if this is appropriate.

If a friend or family member is permitted to be in the consulting room, they must not interfere or obstruct the medical examination and should not attempt to answer questions asked by the IME.

A psychologist or psychiatrist will rarely allow a family member or friend to attend an examination because of the personal nature of the questions that may be asked.

Can I bring my children with me?

It is preferable that children do not attend the appointment. If it is unavoidable that a child attends with you, another person should come to supervise the child while you are in the consulting room. It is important that both you and the IME are able to give full attention to the examination process.


Preparing for the examination Your appointment Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for the appointment. You should allow plenty of time to get to the location of the medical examination and allow ample parking meter time. Please understand that if you are late for the medical examination, the IME may not be able to see you and the appointment may need to be rescheduled. If the IME is running late and you cannot wait, please advise the consulting rooms staff prior to leaving. How long will the examination take? The length of the medical examination can vary depending on the type of examination and complexity of your injuries. Many medical examinations can be an hour but some may be shorter. Independent medical examinations may take several hours to complete or may involve additional testing done by someone other than the IME. Before the medical examination commences, the IME will already have been provided with some information about your condition by the TAC, such as reports from medical practitioners or x-ray reports that may be part of your TAC file. What should I bring to the examination? Your appointment letter will let you know what you need to take to the medical examination. Please refer to your appointment letter for specific information on what to bring to your examination, such as x-rays or other reports. What should I wear to the examination? Please wear suitable clothing and footwear that will assist the IME to assess your physical condition. You may be required to remove some clothing or to change into a medical gown for examination purposes. Please do not hesitate to ask the IME for a gown if you have not been offered one. Please also wear under-garments. Can I bring a friend or family member to the appointment and will they be allowed in the consulting room? A friend or family member can accompany you to the appointment. If you would like a friend or family member to accompany you into the consulting room, please contact the TAC beforehand. Some examinations are of a sensitive nature. We’ll check with the IME and let you know if this is appropriate. If a friend or family member is permitted to be in the consulting room, they must not interfere or obstruct the medical examination and should not attempt to answer questions asked by the IME. A psychologist or psychiatrist will rarely allow a family member or friend to attend an examination because of the personal nature of the questions that may be asked. Can I bring my children with me? It is preferable that children do not attend the appointment. If it is unavoidable that a child attends with you, another person should come to supervise the child while you are in the consulting room. It is important that both you and the IME are able to give full attention to the examination process.