An impartial physician who helps to resolve a workers' compensation claim dispute is known as the:
A) treating doctor.
B) designated doctor.
C) physician of record.
D) primary care physician.

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A designated doctor is an impartial physician appointed by the state to evaluate and resolve disputes in workers' compensation claims. A treating doctor is the physician who is currently providing medical treatment to the injured worker, while a physician of record is the doctor listed on the injured worker's workers' compensation claim. A primary care physician is a doctor who provides general medical care to patients.

An Impartial Physician Who Helps to Resolve a Workers' Compensation