Injury claims that involve medical records could be related to workplace injuries, auto accidents, product liability, medical malpractice and so on. An attorney accepts such cases only after a comprehensive review of the relevant medical records, preferably with the...
It is estimated that a significant number of surgical errors are reported every year, resulting in medical malpractice lawsuits. All surgical errors are not considered medical malpractice. If a...
The plaintiff fact sheet (PFS) is an important document in medico-legal cases of mass torts, personal injuries, and workers' compensation. It is a set of questionnaires released by the federal court...
In any personal injury lawsuit, medical records and medical chart review are the prime considerations because credible medical evidence is indispensable to claim a logical value for the injury. The...
As an evaluation process to determine medical necessity for a healthcare service or procedure, medical record review is very important for insurance companies. Insurers also need to review the...
HealthCare.gov defines medically necessary services as “healthcare services or supplies that are needed to diagnose or treat an illness, injury, condition, disease, or its symptoms – and that meet...
It is essential to organize and store important patient data like demographics, and treatment information in one place so that it can be retrieved easily later. Medical record indexing is an...
A medical malpractice lawsuit is filed when a doctor or other medical professional’s negligence has directly resulted in serious injury to a patient. However, in certain cases, patients may also be...
Long-term care is the practical option for aged loved ones when their medical needs cannot be met at home. Nursing homes take care of the aged patients – monitoring their daily food intake,...
Medical negligence can range from injuries during birth, surgical errors, mistreatment in a care home, eye surgery complications, and so on. Attorneys can pursue medical malpractice cases only after...
A thorough medical record analysis of emergency room records is essential to understand the patient’s health issue and promote improved patient care. ER records document all patient encounters such...