In any medical - legal case, accurate medical records are crucial because the patient’s medical history has considerable bearing on the case. The medical records can be voluminous and the review process quite tedious. So, it is a general practice for both legal and...
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Challenges Law Firms Face in Handling Medical Records
Attorneys require collecting and reviewing of medical records to obtain crucial evidence that support their case. While the right data and information are extremely important, medical record...
The Medico-Legal Importance and Use of Good Medical Records
Medical records include important details about a patient's care provided by the medical team, serving as both a crucial tool for ensuring proper medical services and a legal document. Beyond...
3 Types of Medical Records Important for Disability Claims Processing
Disability insurance is a great financial support for people who are unable to work due to a disabling injury or medical condition. People may opt for an individual disability income insurance (IDI)...
A Glossary of Common Terms Used in Social Security
Social Security pays five types of benefits such as – Retirement, Disability, Spouse’s/dependent children, Survivors and Medicare. Social Security Disability Benefits are determined on the basis of...
SSA’s Major Updates to Disability Listings for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Recently, the SSA introduced major changes in the requirements of both adult and child listings for musculoskeletal disorders. These medically determinable impairments signify a variety of...
Key Social Security and SSI Disability Changes in 2021 [Infographic]
SSA (Social Security Administration) disability benefits are provided mainly based on an objective medical record review to determine eligibility for the same. Millions of disabled Americans enjoy...
Medical Charting Best Practices for Nurses to Avoid Malpractice Risk
Physicians, nurses, and clinicians overall need to be conscious about the potential of medical malpractice risk. In case a malpractice suit is filed, properly documented medical records constitute...
How to Prepare a Medical Record Review for Lawyers
Not only hospitals and insurers, lawyers also require proper organization and review of medical records for litigation purposes. Medical records review help attorneys to easily understand the...
What Are the Different Categories of Nursing Home Medical Records?
Nursing home medical records must be well-organized and complete, irrespective of whether they are electronic or paper-based. When the medical charts are in a state of disarray, it could cause major...
Key Differences between Class Action and Multidistrict Litigation
An attorney may have to deal with diverse cases and lawsuits such as mass tort, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation and more. Such cases mostly require medical records review, as medical...