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  "name": "Can I choose my own doctor for a work injury in San Diego?",
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        "text": "Generally, your employer or their insurance company initially directs your medical treatment. However, under California law, if you have predesignated a personal physician in writing before your injury, you may be able to choose your doctor immediately. If not predesignated, you might gain the right to change doctors after a certain period, often 30 days from the date the claim form is filed. A qualified medical evaluator (QME) may also be used to resolve disputes.",
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        "description": "Typically, the employer initially chooses the doctor. You may choose your own if you predesignated one, or after a specific period."
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  "description": "Typically, the employer initially chooses the doctor. You may choose your own if you predesignated one, or after a specific period."
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