Industry & Litigation Updates
Skilled Nursing Expert Witness on: Avoidable Pressure Ulcer Development
OVERVIEW Avoidable pressure ulcer development continues to lead negative health outcomes in skilled nursing facilities. Many of these negative health outcomes can be attributed to medical negligence. The following statistics are in relation to pressure ulcer development: Number Affected: 5 million patients per year. Cost: Pressure ulcers cost $9.1-$11.6 billion per year in the U.S.…
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Top 4 Attorney Concerns About Medical Records Part 4: The Electronic Medical Record.
I find this to be the most interesting concern; the electronic medical record (EMR). I find it interesting because the electronic medical record was supposed to solve all the problems in the realm of medical charting and documentation, yet it brought with it a new set of unpredicted issues. Some might say the problems are…
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Top Four Attorney Concerns About Medical Records Part 3: Certified Copies – Are They Complete?
This is part three of a four part series and a continuation of my prior articles regarding attorney concerns and looks at the third item on the poll run by Pat Iyer; Certified copies-are they complete? How Can You Tell? A physician office or hospital sends you a copy of your client’s medical record and…
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Top Four Attorney Concerns About Medical Records Part 2: Lack of Uniformity of Charting Systems
This is a continuation from my prior article regarding attorney concerns and looks at the second item on the poll run by Pat Iyer; lack of uniformity of charting systems. You Are Not Alone Attorneys are not alone with this frustration as many medical providers have the same frustration; especially now with the implementation of…
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Top Four Attorney Concerns About Medical Records Part 1: Reading Handwriting in Written Medical Records
According to a poll run by Pat Iyer, the top four attorney concerns about medical records were reading the handwriting on manually written medical records, the lack of uniformity of charting systems, knowing whether certified copies are complete, and that the electronic medical records provide little insight. Poor Handwriting Reading handwriting in written medical records…
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