What is an Independent Psychiatric Assessment? A psychiatric independent medical examination is a medical examination that is conducted within the context of legal proceedings. It is not a clinical exam because it does no establish confidentiality between doctors and patients. Often an IME is requested by insurance companies or employers. https://mentalhealth90075.blogoscience.com/36320029/let-s-get-it-out-of-the-way-15-things-about-private-psychiatric-assessment-glasgow-we-re-sick-of-hearing