600.1445 Physical examination of person ordered by court, board or commission, or other public body or officer.
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600.1445 Physical examination of person ordered by court, board or commission, or other public body or officer.
Sec. 1445.
(1)If a court, board or commission, or other public body or officer orders an individual to submit to a physical examination, the order shall notify the individual that he or she has the right to have his or her attorney present at the physical examination.
(2)Except as otherwise determined by the court, board or commission, or other public body or officer, the order may provide that the individual shall, at least 3 days prior to the date set for the examination, be paid a fee of $2.00 per diem for attendance and paid a mileage fee of 10 cents per mile, 1 way, estimated from the individual's residence. The court, board or commission, or other public body or officer may determine the per diem fees and mileage fees that the individual is entitled to receive.
(3)A copy of any written report and findings rendered by the examining licensed physician, licensed physician's assistant, or certified nurse practitioner relative to the condition of the individual shall be delivered forthwith to the individual or his or her attorney. X-rays, cardiograms, and like diagnostic aids shall be made available for inspection by the individual or his or her designated representative, upon reasonable notice. This subsection does not require new or additional third party reimbursement or worker's compensation benefits for services rendered.
(4)Notwithstanding any provision of this section, the rules of the supreme court shall govern in appropriate cases.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 49 , Imd. Eff. Mar. 9, 2006