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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior order denying an employee's request to treat outside her employer's Medical Provider Network (MPN) at the employer's expense. The Board found no evidence that the employer neglected or refused to provide medical treatment. Therefore, the employee is not entitled to select a physician outside the MPN at the defendant's expense. However, the employee retains the right to self-procure treatment outside the MPN at her own cost.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior order denying an employee's request to treat outside her employer's Medical Provider Network (MPN) at the employer's expense. The Board found no evidence that the employer neglected or refused to provide medical treatment. Therefore, the employee is not entitled to select a physician outside the MPN at the defendant's expense. However, the employee retains the right to self-procure treatment outside the MPN at her own cost.
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