Medicolegal – Dr Todd Gothelf: Reasonably Necessary Treatment

QUIZ ON THIS VIDEO: Medicolegal - Dr Todd Gothelf: Reasonably Necessary Treatment

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Where does the term "reasonably necessary" appear in the Workers' Injury Management and Workers' Compensation Act?

Sections 100 and 150

Sections 200 and 250

Sections 289 and 297

Sections 310 and 340

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According to Dr. Gothelf, what is one of the key duties of an independent medical examiner (IME)?

To advocate for the patient

To provide an unbiased opinion

To deny treatments

To perform surgeries

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Why does Dr. Gothelf believe that asking a treating practitioner if a treatment is appropriate is inherently flawed?

Treating practitioners have legal training

Treating practitioners always provide biased answers in favour of the patient

Treating practitioners do not treat patients

Treating practitioners lack medical knowledge

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What does Dr. Gothelf say about the perspective of treating doctors regarding the term "reasonably necessary"?

Treating doctors always have an unbiased perspective

Treating doctors are generally not familiar with the medico-legal terminology

Treating doctors consider legal implications first

Treating doctors refuse to provide opinions on treatment necessity

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What is the primary purpose of defining "reasonably necessary treatment" in a medico-legal context according to Dr. Todd Gothelf?

To provide a second opinion on treatments

To offer general medical advice

To better address the question of treatment necessity in a positive or negative sense

To enhance patient advocacy

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