Independent medical assessment services
Medical expertise
Medical expertise is an evaluation process carried out by an independent medical expert to provide an impartial opinion on an individual's state of health. Whether in the context of a workplace accident, legal dispute or disability assessment, this detailed analysis enables employers, unions, insurance companies and the courts to obtain clear, well-founded conclusions. Unlike the attending physician, the expert physician is not involved in the treatment, thus guaranteeing a neutral assessment that complies with ethical and legal standards.
Comprehensive independent medical expertise services
From CNESST case management to medico-legal litigation, our medical experts cover all independent assessment needs for employers, insurers, unions and lawyers in Quebec.
Expertise CNESST & accidents at work
Independent assessment of diagnosis, consolidation, functional limitations and permanent impairment in occupational injury and disease cases.
Disability, wage loss insurance & SAAQ
Neutral medical opinion for physical or psychological disability cases - insurers, wage-loss insurance companies, SAAQ and IVAC.
Court testimony
Our experts testify before the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT), arbitration tribunals (TAQ) and Quebec civil courts.
Job analysis & functional capabilities
Visits to workplaces, assessment of abilities when returning to work and recommendations for ergonomic adaptation.
Drug & alcohol testing in the workplace
Tests in compliance with legal standards for regulated sectors, verification of abstinence as part of a supervised return to work.
Opinion on documents & medico-administrative management
Analysis of medical notes, paraclinical results, certificates and hospital records. Support for companies in managing long-term absences.
Need a second opinion?
In the event of disagreement with the conclusions of a medical expert, Clinique Omicron can commission a second independent expert to provide a rigorous counter-expertise that can be upheld in court.
Our medical expertise services
CNESST and disability
At Clinique Omicron, fast access and personalized service for every medical consultation are the hallmarks of our commitment to excellence in healthcare. Our specialists and family doctors offer tailored diagnoses and treatments, prioritizing your well-being and overall health. With flexible appointments and detailed attention, Clinique Omicron stands out for its commitment to providing exceptional quality of care, backed by an experienced and empathetic medical team.
Documents required & who can apply
The quality of the report depends directly on the completeness of the file submitted. Here's what our medical experts need to produce a solid, enforceable medical opinion.
CNESST file
- Mandate letter - summary of circumstances, accepted diagnoses, questions asked
- Employee declaration and CNESST progress notes
- Medical documents related to the occupational injury (reports, images, tests)
- Medical certificates and follow-up notes from treating professionals
- Any other relevant notes identified by the client
Non-CNESST file (disability / litigation)
- Mandate letter - context, diagnosis, specific questions for the expert
- Medical tickets and reports from all health professionals involved
- Test results paraclinical: imaging, blood tests, functional tests
- Hospital records and operating reports where applicable
- Specifications and relevant pharmaceutical history
Who can request medical expertise?
Employers
Absence, disability and return-to-work management
Insurers
Validation of disability claims
Lawyers
Medical support for civil and administrative appeals
Trade unions
Defending workers' rights
Workers
Second medical opinion or second opinion
CNESST / SAAQ
Expertise appointed for public bodies
Medical expertise process
From making contact to delivering the final report - five simple, structured steps for every medical expertise mandate at Clinique Omicron.
Appointment request
Contact and planning of the expertise with our coordination team.
Appointment confirmation
Validation of the date, consultation procedures and assigned medical expert.
Medical record transmission
Secure dispatch of the mandate and the documents required for the appraisal via our Loi 25 portal.
Consultation with the medical expert
Complete clinical examination and in-depth analysis of the file - 60 to 90 minutes.
Report writing and dispatch
Delivery of a detailed opinion answering the questions in the mandate - less than 30 days.
Why entrust your medical expertise to Clinique Omicron?
Where other clinics limit themselves to a single niche, Clinique Omicron combines multidisciplinary infrastructure, provincial availability and forensic rigor in a single network.
CMQ expert physicians
All in good standing with the Collège des médecins du Québec, in compliance with the Guide d'exercice de la médecine d'expertise (June 2021).
Report delivered in less than 30 days
One of the shortest turnaround times in Quebec for administrative or legal procedures without slowdowns.
Full provincial coverage
Physical presence on the South Shore and in Montreal, and teleconsultation for all regions of Quebec.
Secure transmission - Law 25
Encrypted portal compliant with all requirements of Bill 25 on the protection of personal health information.
Integrated clinical infrastructure
Direct access to our diagnostic equipment (ECG, ultrasound, blood tests) for more comprehensive assessments in a single visit.
Available in court
Testimony possible at TAT, TAQ and civil courts - continuity of file from expertise to judgment.
Ready to commission a medical expert?
Our team is available from Monday to Saturday to plan your expertise or answer your questions.
Your questions about independent medical expertise
Employers, insurers, lawyers or workers - clear answers about our independent medical assessment, CNESST, disability and litigation services in Quebec.
An independent medical assessment is an evaluation carried out by a physician commissioned by a third party (employer, insurer, lawyer, CNESST) to formulate an objective medical opinion. Unlike a standard consultation, the expert has no therapeutic link He does not prescribe treatments or follow-ups. He acts strictly in accordance with articles 65-69 of the Code of Ethics of Physicians of Quebec.
- An employee is on extended leave and the consolidation of his injury has not been established.
- An insurer wants to validate a physical or psychological disability claim
- A lawyer needs an opposable medical report for a civil or administrative appeal
- CNESST or SAAQ requests the opinion of a designated physician on a disputed file
- An employer wants a second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment plan
- Medical diagnosis and its relationship to the event in question
- Foreseeable date or period of consolidation of the lesion
- Necessity and duration care and treatment administered
- Permanent physical and/or mental injury (APIP) and its percentage
- Functional limitations work capacity, physical and cognitive restrictions
- Ability to return to work and any necessary adaptations
Yes. The expert report is enforceable before judicial and administrative bodies of Quebec: the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT), arbitration tribunals (TAQ) and civil courts. Our medical experts can also testify in person if required.
The consultation generally lasts between 60 and 90 minutes depending on the complexity of the case. Once the examination has been completed, the physician has a maximum period of 30 days to submit its written report, in accordance with the standards of the Collège des médecins du Québec. Clinique Omicron strives to meet some of the shortest deadlines on the market.
Yes. In the event of disagreement, any party may request a second opinion from a second independent medical expert. Clinique Omicron can be mandated to carry out this counter-expertise with the same ethical rigor. If new documents become available after the report has been delivered, they can be submitted to the expert for a supplementary opinion.
Clinique Omicron has a secure, encrypted transmission portal, in compliance with Bill 25 on the protection of personal information. You can access it directly via our website: Send a secure document.
Costs are generally borne by the mandate applicant These costs can be recovered from any party: employer, insurer, lawyer or public agency (CNESST, SAAQ, etc.). In certain legal contexts, these fees may be recovered as part of a judgment or settlement. For applicable rates, consult our pricing or contact our team.