IMEs Explained
FAQs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are movement disorders? | Movement disorders refer to a group of conditions that cause abnormal movements, such as tremors, chorea, or dystonia. |
| What are psychotic disorders? | Psychotic disorders are mental illnesses that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions, such as hallucinations and delusions. |
| What types of movement disorders are commonly assessed in an IME? | Common movement disorders assessed in an IME include Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. |
| What types of psychotic disorders are commonly assessed in an IME? | Common psychotic disorders assessed in an IME include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and delusional disorder. |
| What are the main symptoms of movement disorders? | Main symptoms of movement disorders include tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and abnormal postures or gait. |
| What are the main symptoms of psychotic disorders? | Main symptoms of psychotic disorders include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and lack of insight. |
| Are movement disorders generally treatable? | Yes, many movement disorders can be managed with medications, physical therapy, and/or surgical interventions. |
| Are psychotic disorders generally treatable? | Yes, psychotic disorders can be treated with antipsychotic medications, psychotherapy, and support from a mental health team. |
| What specialists may be involved in the assessment of movement disorders? | Specialists that may be involved in the assessment of movement disorders include neurologists, physiatrists, and movement disorder experts. |
| What specialists may be involved in the assessment of psychotic disorders? | Specialists that may be involved in the assessment of psychotic disorders include psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychiatric nurses. |