Third Doctor Procedure Clause Samples
The Third Doctor Procedure clause establishes a method for resolving disputes between parties by appointing an independent third-party expert, often referred to as the "third doctor." In practice, if two parties (such as insurers or medical professionals) cannot agree on a particular issue—commonly the assessment of a medical condition or the necessity of treatment—each party selects their own expert, and if those experts disagree, a third, neutral expert is chosen to make a final determination. This clause ensures that disagreements are settled impartially and efficiently, reducing the likelihood of prolonged disputes and providing a clear mechanism for resolution.
Third Doctor Procedure. The Employer reserves the right to select its own medical examiner or doctor and the Union may, if it believes an injustice has been done an employee, have said employee re-examined at the employ- ee’s expense. If the two (2) doctors disagree, the Employer and the Union shall mutually agree upon a third (3rd) doctor within ten (10) working days, whose decision shall be final and binding on the Em-
Third Doctor Procedure. The Employer reserves the right to select its own medical examiner or doctor and the Union may, if it believes an injustice has been done an employee, have said employee re-examined at the employ- ee’s expense. If the two (2) doctors disagree, the Employer and the Union shall mutually agree upon a third (3rd) doctor within ten (10) working days, whose decision shall be final and binding on the Em- ployer, the Union and the employee. Neither the Employer nor the Union will attempt to circumvent the decision of the third (3rd) doctor and the expense of the third doctor shall be equally divided between the Employer and the Union. If the third (3rd) doctor agrees that the employee should be returned to work, the employee shall be reimbursed at his/her daily guaran- tee, less any other monies received back to the date of the examina- tion by the Company doctor. It shall exclude any time the employee was not available for examination or work.
Third Doctor Procedure. The Employer reserves the right to select its own medical examiner or doctor and the Union may, if it believes an injustice has been done an employee, have said employee re-examined at the employee’s expense. If the two (2) doctors disagree, the Employer and the Union shall mutually agree upon a third (3rd) doctor within ten (10) working days, whose decision shall be final and binding on the Employer, the Union and the employee. Neither the Employer nor the Union will attempt to circumvent the decision of the third (3rd) doctor and the expense of the third (3rd) doctor shall be equally divided between the Employer and the Union.
Third Doctor Procedure. No Change