- (1) The employer's authorized treating physician (other than emergency medical services) shall be the physician of record for attending or referral purposes. All referrals shall be pre-approved by the employer/agent. The employer/agent shall keep all interested parties involved in the compensable case informed of any authorized change of treating physician.
Author: Workers' Compensation Medical Services Board
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §25-5-293.
History: New Rule: Filed August 9, 1996; effective September 13, 1996.