What is the responsibility of an employee if ordered to report for a medical examination?

An employee's responsibility when ordered to report for a medical examination is to comply with the order promptly. This is important because such examinations are often a requirement within the workers' compensation process, either to assess the extent of an injury or to determine fitness for duty. Compliance ensures that the necessary evaluations can be completed in a timely manner, which can influence the claims process and facilitate the employee receiving appropriate medical care and benefits. Prompt compliance demonstrates professionalism and a willingness to cooperate with necessary procedures related to their employment and injury management.

In this context, the other options do not represent the primary obligation of the employee. Refusing to attend the examination based on disagreement with the physician undermines the process and can lead to complications with the claim. Informing the employer about the examination may be courteous, but it is not the primary responsibility; attending the examination is. Providing medical documentation beforehand may be relevant in some contexts, but generally, the responsibility falls upon the employee to attend the examination as directed.