Medical Records Summary - Decoding Medical Data

Medical records are a vitally important part of any litigation that involves a Personal injury, Medical Malpractice and Insurance claims. Law Firms, Insurance Companies, Legal Consultants, Physicians and Chart Review Firms usually have their hands on voluminous medical records to manage. ?However, a combination of large data volume and difficult to translate data means those who are not well-versed in the methods of the medical world may only be able to develop an accurate picture of events.

Importance of Medical Records in Legal Industry:

According to a survey made in 2021, in the US, there were 152,679 Worker’s Compensation claims filed.?If you add other medical related cases like Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice, this number will cross 250,000 per year making a medical record, one of the key evidences available in defending against or preventing legal actions, including but not limited to personal injury suits, criminal cases, workers' compensation actions, disability determinations, and claims of negligent or improper healthcare (medical malpractice).

Challenges for Attorneys in Medical Records:

Reading medical records and understanding medical terms has been one of the biggest challenges for attorneys in their case lifecycle. The second challenge is that a good percentage of these medical records have handwritten notes scribbled in by the doctors themselves. The last straw, of course, is the huge volume of these records.?Believe it or not, a medical record for an average US adult contains in excess of 1000 pages.?In worst cases, these can easily cross 10,000 pages.

?The Solution Called - "Medical Records Summary"

A Medical Record Summary is a comprehensive summary of a patient’s Electronic Health Records (EHR) in a chronologic, single, easy-to-browse, easy-to-understand view. It will give up-to-date status of a patient’s current medical situation as well as relevant highlights of a patient’s medical records.        

Medical Record Summaries provide attorneys with the means to understand the medical terms and procedures relevant to a particular case. They allow attorneys to focus on a case without the risk of getting bogged down by the numerous details that accompany such proceedings. Medical summaries also act like a guide; for instance, if an attorney needs to consult an expert, a summary can provide guidance on what type of expert is needed. They can also help legal firms determine if there are information gaps, and shed light where the opposing party makes a counterclaim.

Draft n Craft offers a wide range of medico-legal services. Each of our services has proven to be a useful tool for quick case assessments at any stage of litigation. Our services are carried out by a combined team of doctors and paramedical resources.

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