Under Workers' Compensation, Is an Injured Employee Allowed to Choose

question 44

Multiple Choice

Under workers' compensation, is an injured employee allowed to choose any doctor that he or she wishes to provide treatment?

• A)Yes, under all circumstances.
• B)Yes, but only if a statute authorizes it.
• C)No, because injured employees are not allowed to receive treatment from medical doctors under the workers' compensation plan.
• D)No, in most situations, the employee must receive treatment from a doctor approved by the employer.

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