Medical record indexing or medical record organization involves classifying and organizing the medical records relevant to a particular case or claim. This classification is made based on criteria such as patient diagnosis, treatment, identification and so on....
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Some Common Legal Terms In Medical Malpractice Cases
Attorneys require the claimant’s medical records to extract the evidence necessary to prove medical malpractice cases. Accurate medical record analysis is a vital first step to determine certain...
7 Chart Review Best Practices Legal Teams Can Follow
Chart review provides the documentary evidence that is vital in all personal injury litigation matters. A clear understanding of the medical facts embedded in the medical records of an injured...
What Constitutes A Good Deposition Summary?
Deposition transcripts are lengthy, often running into hundreds of pages of transcribed conversations. Depositions are used at trial to impeach a witness. The deposition testimony of the witness is...
Types Of Damages In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit
If anyone loses their life due to the negligence or intentional act of another person, their survivors who had a relationship with them such as spouse or parents (based on the concerned state’s law)...
How A Medical Peer Review Could Impact The Outcome Of A Claim
Peer reviews can have a major impact on the outcome of a medical claim. These reviews are paper-based evaluations that are prepared by credentialed, trained and experienced physicians. The objective...
What Does the Discovery Process in a Medical Malpractice Case Involve?
A medical malpractice case arises when a medical professional such as a doctor, nurse, or other specialist fails to act according to the proper standard of care towards a patient, thereby injuring...
Chart Review and Its Significance in Product Liability Cases
Chart review is significant in any personal injury case, including product liability cases because it helps understand the nature and extent of the injury and its impact on the injured person. So,...
Does Long COVID Qualify for Disability Rights and Benefits?
Long COVID has emerged as a serious health concern in the United States, with researchers estimating that between 10% and 30% of COVID-19 patients develop long-term symptoms. These symptoms can vary...
How to Make Medical Record Analysis Easier and More Efficient
Medical record analysis – a very important initial process in medical litigation, involves comprehensive analysis of the medical history of a patient. The medical history includes details about the...
Handling Hospital Medical Records: Errors That Can Have Legal Consequences
Doctors, medical practices, hospitals and other healthcare providers must properly maintain the records of patients, primarily to ensure the best treatment and care for patients. Proper management...