(1) all first aid and
emergency treatment; plus
(2) all medical,
surgical and hospital services provided by the physician, surgeon or hospital
initially chosen by the employee or by any other physician,
consultant, expert, institution or other provider of services recommended by
said initial service provider or any subsequent provider of medical
services in the chain of referrals from said initial service provider;
plus
(3) all medical,
surgical and hospital services provided by any second physician, surgeon or
hospital subsequently chosen by the employee or by any other
physician, consultant, expert, institution or other provider of services
recommended by said second service provider or any subsequent provider
of medical services in the chain of referrals from said second service
provider. Thereafter the employer shall select and pay for all necessary
medical, surgical and hospital treatment and the employee may not select a
provider of medical services at the employer's expense
unless the employer agrees to such selection. At any time the employee may
obtain any medical treatment he desires at his own expense. This
paragraph shall not affect the duty to pay for rehabilitation referred to
above.
When an employer and
employee so agree in writing, nothing in this Act prevents an employee whose
injury or disability has been established under this
Act, from relying in good faith, on treatment by prayer or spiritual means
alone, in accordance with the tenets and practice of a recognized
church or religious denomination, by a duly accredited practitioner thereof,
and having nursing services appropriate therewith, without
suffering loss or diminution of the compensation benefits under this Act.
However, the employee shall submit to all physical examinations
required by this Act. The cost of such treatment and nursing care shall be
paid by the employee unless the employer agrees to make such
payment.
Where the accidental
injury results in the amputation of an arm, hand, leg or foot, or the
enucleation of an eye, or the loss of any of the natural teeth, the
employer shall furnish an artificial of any such members lost or damaged in
accidental injury arising out of and in the course of employment,
and shall also furnish the necessary braces in all proper and necessary cases.
In cases of the loss of a member or members by amputation,
the employer shall, whenever necessary, maintain in good repair, refit or
replace the artificial limbs during the lifetime of the
employee. Where the accidental injury accompanied by physical injury results
in damage to a denture, eye glasses or contact eye lenses, or where the
accidental injury results in damage to an artificial member, the employer
shall replace or repair such denture, glasses, lenses, or
artificial member.
The furnishing by the
employer of any such services or appliances is not an admission of liability
on the part of the employer to pay compensation. The furnishing of any
such services or appliances or the servicing thereof by the employer is not
the payment of compensation.
