Medical Records & Chronologies
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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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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