It is quite natural to be nervous about these examinations. Unfortunately, many of the doctors who perform them do not go out of their way to make you feel more comfortable. Increasingly, these examinations are conducted by companies who employ doctors as independent contractors. You may therefore not be seen by a doctor who is actually practicing medicine, but who is retired and is using these examinations to supplement his retirement income. These companies market themselves to insurers. Although many of these examiners try very hard to provide an objective opinion, there are some who may be inclined to be less than fair. All that you can do to minimize the prejudice that can result from these examinations is to be sure that the doctor is made aware of all of the symptoms that you are experiencing and that you keep track of the amount of time that is spent by the doctor with you. You should also be sure to distinguish the amount of time that he spends taking your history from the amount of time that he actually spends examining you. Often the actual examination is conducted in no more than a couple of minutes. It would be wise to contact your lawyer to advise him or her that you have been ordered to go to an examination. He or she may be able to give you some additional information about the doctor who will be examining you and tell you types of things to look out for at the examination. It is also a good idea to bring someone with you to corroborate your observations. That person may be prohibited from actually entering the examination room with you, but could certainly be helpful in timing the examination.