Yes, you can. If IME doctors tell you differently, they are wrong. Here are the details: - An observer can be anyone at least 18 years old who is not your attorney, paralegal, or doctor. - The observer can attend the physical examination but not the psychiatric assessment as per WAC 296-20-2025. - This observer can see and take note of anything the IME doctors do which may not be appropriate.  - They can also track how much time was spent examining you versus how much time was spent reading your health records. - An observer can help keep the IME doctor honest. It's a good idea to bring someone along. - An observer can record an IME. This can be very helpful.