second opinion Iowa

[bnice]

Does a person have a right to request a second opinion for surgury under workmens Comp. They 1st doctor says surgury and has the bed side manor of a rock. I would feel better if I got a second opinion plus someone who does this type of proceedure (arm/hand)orthoscopicly would also be a plus.

[jayne]

WC will most likely send you to a 2nd opinion as they do their darnest to get out of paying for surgery...instead of being upset about his bedside manner google him if he is the best at what he does that is better than a good bedside manner.....My gastro Doc was a complete zero when it came to bedside I asked around(the nurses) and found out he knew his stuff then googled him yep he knew his stuff....I ignored his bedside I wanted his brain and steady hand....
You are always intitled to a 2nd opinion you may have to pay for it but you are intitled to it.....

[1171]

that's correct.
you have the right to request either second opinion or change of doctors. the employer/carrier does not have to grant you a different treating doctor.
if your request is denied you can take it to the comp court
http://www.iowaworkforce.org/wc/forms/14-0011.pdf
information on Iowa workers comp
http://www.iowaworkforce.org/wc/

[katicabogar]

Jayne,

When I try to google a doctor, websites always ask for a fee for reports. Do you know a free website where you can find good doctors?
Thanks.

Kat

[Lilly]

I never had any luck with this either Kat
Lilly

[jayne]

I believe Bad Boy told us once but I cant be for sure just how.....there was a fee I believe....My lawyer had it done for me.