Frequently asked questions
Please find details of some of Premex’s most commonly asked questions complete with the answers to guide you through the process.
We are a medical reporting agency who have been instructed by your solicitor to
arrange an appointment and produce a report. We are completely independent of the
parties involved and this ensures you receive an unbiased and fair assessment.
Premex has a panel of independent experts, all of whom are registered with
the General Medical Council, are practicing doctors and have the skills and speciality
relevant to your injuries. All experts have received training to ensure they have
the required expertise and knowledge on medico-legal reporting.
It may be necessary for the independent expert to review your medical records to consider
what was written at the time of your injury and to assess if any past history might
be relevant to your recovery. In this case we ask you to sign a consent form in
order to allow us to obtain a copy of the relevant records.
This depends upon your individual case, your requirements and the injuries that
have been sustained. The appointment usually lasts about 20 minutes. Try to arrive
10 minutes early to allow yourself time to relax.
General Practitioners (GPs) will use a computer throughout the appointment; they
are simply entering information about your injuries. This allows the independent expert
to produce a report in real time during the appointment.
The appointment will not be embarrassing or uncomfortable and the independent expert
will guide you through the whole process. They will ask you about your incident,
any treatment you may have received and the impact on your everyday lifestyle. The
independent expert will then ask to appropriately examine the relevant areas you have described.
The independent expert will still take a full and detailed history but you may not
require a physical examination.
You must bring:
- Your appointment letter.
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Two forms of identification, one with a photograph. This identification can be your
passport, birth certificate, driving licence or a utility bill.
You may also want to bring details of any previous or on-going treatment or medication
related to your injuries. For example – Physiotherapy.
Please write down in advance any questions you may have for the independent expert.
A physical examination may be required, please wear appropriate clothing.
You are welcome to bring a relative or friend to the appointment. If you are under
18 you must be accompanied by an adult.
After your appointment, the independent expert will complete a report and send a copy
back to Premex and your solicitor. The independent expert will detail the injury, any
previous treatment, a review of the medical history, prognosis and further recommendations.
Your solicitor will send you a copy of the report to ensure it is an honest account.
If you need any further information about your appointment please do not hesitate
to call Premex on
01204 478 361.
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