California Psychology QME & AME Evaluations

Dr. Colleen Long, Psy.D., is a California-licensed psychologist and appointed Qualified Medical Evaluator in psychology. Her medical-legal assessment work draws on more than 15 years of psychological and neuropsychological evaluation experience.

Southern California · Orange · Los Angeles · San Diego · Riverside

Request QME / AME scheduling information →

Administrative inquiries only. Please confirm the applicable selection or appointment process before scheduling and arrange substantive case communications through the required channel.

Psychological questions in workers’ compensation

A psychology medical-legal evaluation addresses the questions identified through the workers’ compensation process. Relevant areas may include symptoms and diagnosis, reported functional change, treatment history and needs, and cognitive or emotional concerns. The evaluator reviews the referral scope and relevant evidence before forming an opinion.

Clinical findings must be considered in relation to the applicable medical-legal question. A diagnosis alone does not resolve every question about an injury, impairment, or the relationship between work and a condition.

QME and AME are different pathways

A panel QME is selected through California’s workers’ compensation process. An agreed medical evaluator is chosen by agreement in a represented matter. A general website inquiry does not replace either process or guarantee an appointment.

Dr. Long accepts panel QME and AME assignments in psychology within her qualifications and availability. Confirm the examination location, selection documentation, scheduling contact, and required notices before making arrangements.

Records and communications

Before forwarding records or discussing the substance of a case, confirm the applicable exchange-of-information and communication requirements with counsel or the responsible claims professional. QME and AME matters have restrictions on communications with the evaluator.

The office can clarify administrative scheduling and the appropriate records-transfer pathway. Do not send client names, claim information, medical records, or substantive case arguments through an initial website email.

Qualifications and assessment background

California licensed psychologist, PSY23911.
DWC QME appointment, August 2026.
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Health Emphasis, Spalding University.
OrthoLegal 16-hour report-writing course, completed March 2026.
Experience in psychological, neuropsychological, disability, and fitness-for-duty assessment.

Request the current CV and discuss qualifications relevant to the proposed evaluation.

Scheduling questions

Can I book directly from this website?

You can request administrative information. An examination must follow the applicable selection or agreement process, and availability and location must be confirmed.

What should the initial inquiry include?

Your business contact information, whether the inquiry concerns a QME or AME, and the administrative scheduling question. The office will clarify the appropriate next step for documentation and records.

Are report dates or results guaranteed?

No particular finding or outcome is promised. Discuss scheduling and applicable reporting requirements through the proper channel for the matter.

Official California resources

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This page provides general service information. Counsel and the relevant California authorities should resolve procedural questions for a specific matter.