Do You Need A Medical Record Review For A Nursing Home Resident?

One of the first steps to take if you suspect that abuse or negligence has taken place at a nursing home, is to obtain the medical records and request a medical expert do a medical record review.

A medical record review can help determine if the standard of care has not been met by the physicians working at the nursing home and, if mistakes were made, what the mistakes were.

Obtaining medical records is not always easy due to HIPAA regulations.  In addition, there is confusion regarding laws that are applied to obtaining medical records from a nursing home facility.   There are laws that state a patient or a patient’s authorized representative is entitled to the medical records.  A patient or patient’s representative has a right to view the medical records and any other records that are used during the care, recuperation, or treatment of the patient. An authorized representative for the nursing home resident must be specified on the resident’s contract when admitted to the facility.  A nursing home resident also has the right to state that the medical records are to remain private.

Tips for Seeking A Medical Record Review:

• You do not have to give the facility the reason that you want the medical records
• Keep records of any requests for a medical record review from a medical expert
• Ask for the medical record immediately if you have any reason to think you might need a medical record review

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Do You Need a Medical Expert Witness?

A medical expert witness is imperative to prove a medical malpractice case whether you represent the victim, or the physician or medical team accused of malpractice.

Why is it so important to have a medical expert testifying on your behalf?

The most overriding reason is the fact that in any medical malpractice case, many complex and technical terms will be utilized by both sides. A jury filled with laypeople who may or may not be acquainted with the technical medical terminology can be confused by these terms. It's the expert medical witness’s job to decode the technical terms and present the case in an understandable way to the jury.

The jury might not agree with a medical expert’s opinion, however, they must utilize the expert’s opinion to consider the important facts of the case at hand. It is, therefore, crucial to find a medical expert witness that is able to present your case in a clear, concise, and favorable way to the jury.

This is where we come in. MediPro Solutions is a small business that locates and provides medical experts to either side of a medical malpractice lawsuit. Our founder, Dr. Honor A. Schoech, MD, handpicks the expert witnesses all herself. Thus, she can promise that you will be satisfied with the personal attention given to each and every case.

If you are in need a medical expert witness for a medical malpractice case, contact us now.