Medical Records & Chronologies
When a Patient’s Medical History Becomes the Malpractice Defense
A patient checked no to prior anesthesia problems and died after sedation. The providers blamed her for not disclosing it. In Oglesby v. Unnamed Physician, the Indiana Court of Appeals said the records did not prove the complication ever happened.
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A Golf Ball, a Brain Injury Claim and a $9 Million Life Care Plan: Why Pre-Incident Records Matter
A Miami-Dade jury returned a full defense verdict in a premises case where a diner hit by a golf ball claimed a brain injury led to bipolar disorder and PTSD. Tracy Liberatore, Esq. on causation, prior records and the experts these claims need.
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The Missing Piece in Long-Term Care Litigation: What the Medical Record Really Tells Us
In long-term care litigation the challenge is rarely a lack of documentation. It is the volume of it. Kimberly Griffin, RN, WCC explains how a chronological medical-legal review turns thousands of pages into a clinical story attorneys can use.
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Recent Developments in Nursing Home Negligence Cases
Nursing home negligence is a pressing issue that has gained significant attention in recent years, particularly as the aging population in the United States continues to grow. The legal landscape surrounding these cases has evolved, reflecting changes in regulations, societal expectations, and the complexities of elder care. This article explores recent developments in nursing home…
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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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