KRS 342.033: Definition of "physician" for section -- Medical evidence -- Limitation --

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(1) As used in this section, "physician" means physicians and surgeons, psychologists,

optometrists, dentists, podiatrists, and osteopathic and chiropractic prac titioners

acting within the scope of the license or other credentials required by his or her

specialty of practice in the United States jurisdiction in which he or she is

authorized to practice, and any retired physician previously authorized to practice in

the Commonwealth of Kentucky, who surrendered his or her license while in good

standing with their respective licensing board and was not subject to an ongoing

investigation for improper practices.

(2) In a claim for benefits, no party may introduce direct testimony from more than two

(2) physicians without prior consent from the administrative law judge. The motion

requesting additional testimony shall clearly demonstrate the need for such

additional testimony. A party may introduce direct testimony from a physician

through a written medical report. The report shall become a part of the evidentiary

record, subject to the right of an adverse party to object to the admissibility of the

report and to cross -examine the reporting physician. The commissioner sh all

promulgate administrative regulations prescribing the format and content of written

medical reports.