Merchant Seamen Compensation Act

Marginal note:Reports by physician, etc.

48 Every physician, surgeon or hospital official attending, consulted respecting or having the care of any seaman shall furnish the employer from time to time with such reports as may be required by the employer in respect of that seaman, and may charge for the preparation of those reports reasonable fees as may be agreed on with the employer or, in the absence of an agreement, as the Board may approve.