39-72-607. Periodic medical examinations. (1) Upon the request of the department or the insurer, each employee entitled to compensation shall submit to a medical examination from time to time by a physician designated by the department who is an evaluator on the department's list of physicians. The examination must be at a place reasonably convenient for the employee.
     (2) The order directing the examination must fix a time and place having regard to the convenience of the employee, the employee's physical condition, and the employee's ability to attend. The employee and any other party in interest may have a physician present at the examination if the physician is provided and paid for by the employee or other party.
     (3) If the employee refuses to submit to the examination or obstructs the examination, the employee's right to compensation is suspended until the examination has been made, and compensation is not payable during or for the period of suspension.
     (4) A physician who makes or is present at the examination may be required to testify as to the result of the examination.

     History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 155, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 208, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1319(1) thru (4); amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 613, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 442, L. 1999.