Labor Code 4616.3
Summary:
If an injured employee notifies the employer of the injury or files a workers' compensation claim, the employer must arrange a medical evaluation and begin treatment. If the injured employee challenges the diagnosis or treatment of the treating physician, the employee may seek the opinion of another physician in the network provider and if the employee still disagrees a third physician's opinion may be sought.
Data Origin:
Physicians Parties Bound:
Injured employees, employers of injured employees Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for specialized government functions; workers compensation