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In this video, personal injury attorney Scott DeSalvo explains what a nurse case manager is and whether you are obligated to work with them if you've been injured at work. He discusses the role of nurse case managers in workers' compensation cases and highlights the potential dangers they pose.

Scott also shares his insights on when it might be beneficial to allow a nurse case manager on your case and provides valuable tips for dealing with them. If you're facing a work injury case, this video will help you understand your rights and options.

Scott DeSalvo is a leading personal injury attorney in Chicago with extensive experience in workers' compensation cases. He is dedicated to helping injured individuals navigate the complex legal process and get the compensation they deserve.

A nurse case manager is assigned by the workers' compensation insurance company to monitor and manage an injured worker's medical care. You or your attorney have the right to decide whether to allow a nurse case manager on your case. The primary goal of the nurse case manager is to save money for the insurance company, often by limiting medical care and expediting return to work.

While some attorneys permit nurse case managers under strict rules, others completely refuse them, which can lead to the insurance company terminating benefits and necessitating court disputes. Nurse case managers are not there to help the injured worker; they are paid by the insurance company to minimize costs, not to ensure the worker's optimal recovery.

I make these videos so injured people know what they are dealing with. If you'd like to know more, I created a FREE Injury DVD and Book called "The Five Biggest Secrets of Illinois Injury and Accidents Cases and Claims". I offer it to injured people for 100% no cost and no obligation. The case-by-case basis for allowing nurse case managers: It's not mandatory to have a nurse case manager, and the decision can be made by the injured worker or their lawyer. Some lawyers never allow them, but the speaker permits them selectively to avoid unnecessary conflicts with insurance companies.

Rules for nurse case managers: To prevent undue influence on the case, specific restrictions are placed on nurse case managers. These include not being allowed in the exam room, not communicating with the doctor without the injured worker or lawyer present, not dictating treatment, and providing all reports to the lawyer's office promptly.

No exam room presence: Nurse case managers are prohibited from being in the examination room during the injured worker's consultation with the doctor to ensure that they do not influence the doctor’s assessment or treatment.

No secret communications: Any communication between the nurse case manager and the treating doctor must include the injured worker or their lawyer, ensuring transparency and preventing unauthorized influence on medical decisions.

Immediate report review: All reports and notes created by the nurse case manager must be sent to the lawyer's office immediately after they are made. This allows for monitoring of the nurse case manager’s activities and the opportunity to remove them if they act inappropriately or against the injured worker's interests.

Remember, it's your choice or your lawyer's choice to have a nurse case manager involved. We provide a step-by-step guide on how to create a written agreement outlining the limitations and expectations for the nurse case manager. By setting clear boundaries, you can ensure that they do not interfere with your doctor's appointments, treatment decisions, or the course of your recovery.