Dawson v. Terrebonne General Medical Center

| T Both the workers’ compensation judge (“WCJ”) and the majority rely on LSA-R.S. 23:1121(D) in finding that Mr. Dawson was entitled to seek treatment with a second orthopaedist. However, I do not *631believe that provision is applicable to the facts of this case. Specifically, LSA-R.S. 23:1121(D) provides, in pertinent part:

After all examinations have been conducted but prior to any order directing the injured employee to return to work, the employee shall be permitted, at his own expense, to consult with and be examined by a physician of his own choosing. (Emphasis added.)

It is undisputed that…