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nanagoat63 · 04-13-2012, 09:22 AM

hello, im new here from missouri. we are trying for future medical, but do i have to see wc doctors for that. because they are quacks. or can i pick my own careprovider?

1171 · 04-13-2012, 11:06 AM

Missouri is not a worker friendly state.
the law gives employers the right to select your doctor.
you can however ask for a change of doctors at any time.
more here:
http://labor.mo.gov/DWC/Injured_Workers/doctor_faqs.asp

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