Analyzing Medial Records

Medical records and bills are a means to fact check, recognize strengths and weaknesses, determine negligence, decide damages and decide on an appropriate expert witness. The complete and accurate analysis of medical records is a key component in the success or failure of the case. Establishing a process for reviewing the medical records assures the best rate of success while decreasing the chance a critical piece of information will be missed. It’s important to remember that clues can be buried deep in the medical records or in the notes you cannot read or decipher. This is one of many reasons why some cases may require extensive review of complex medical information by a nurse knowledgeable in healthcare practice. Not only does a nurse understand the medical jargon but they also understand the standards of care and the inner workings of the healthcare industry making it easier to find and focus on the information pertinent to your client’s injury. Nurses can review copious amounts of medical records and condense them into an accurate chronology that organizes the facts in to a clear picture while identifying discrepancies, missing information and pre-existing conditions. The complete and accurate analysis of medical records is a key component in the success or failure of a case. Next time you find yourself frustrated or overwhelmed with deciphering medical records, give Webber Legal Nurse Consulting a call and let us make dollars and sense out of those records.