Narrative Summary Services
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Medical narrative summary services are a brief flow of events in the patient’s medical history and help to understand the overall case in a short format. Medical narrative summaries are concise summaries of the main events in the patient’s medical history and help in preparing a deposition or while preparing a case for trial.
We capture and highlight all the significant events that define the course of a case including, diagnostic procedures, office visits and consultations, therapy visits, and other pertinent medical records in chronological order, with focus on all the injuries sustained due to the accident and the pre-existing injuries that were aggravated due to the incident. Our MD’s are trained to prepare summaries for a diverse list of specialties that describe a brief account of the flow of events in a patient’s medical history.
Such that it helps our clients in preparing for a deposition by establishing the sequence of events to support the case, Laboratory Test Findings, Treatments the patient has undergone, Previous or on-going medical conditions of the patient, Previous or on-going medications taken by the patient and the Patient’s demographic and vital information.
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Points Included in Narrative Summary Services
02 Laboratory Test Findings
The findings of laboratory tests are vital evidence in any medical-legal case. The Medical Narrative summary includes test findings to help the attorney understand and establish the lawsuit’s case for medical negligence or ascertain whether this is due to a coincidence of events, thus determining the strength of any case.
The Medical Narrative Summary also contains a list of all treatments that the patient has undergone. Our team prepares a comprehensive list to help identify the requirement for the treatment and the impact it had on the patient’s medical condition. In medical malpractice cases, we help identify any wrong treatments that were administered to the patient, leading to the lawsuit getting filed by the patient.
Our team documents and reviews any pre-existing conditions to enable the attorney to interlink the medical malpractice case to the current medical condition of the patient.
05 Previous or on-going medications taken by the patient
In cases where the patient files a lawsuit against the wrong medication provided, a medical narrative summary could analyze if the patient has taken any other medications in the past which could have led to the current medical condition
06 Patient’s demographic and vital information
A medical narrative summary also includes the patient’s personal information, such as his age, gender, height, and weight (if needed). This information acts as an identifier of the patient for the references during the medico-legal case.
Our Narrative Summary Benefits
Narrative summary reports are an efficient way to see a patient’s care experience with all its supporting documentation. Whilst the analysis is comprehensive in scope, the report is concise and completely customizable.
Our narrative summary Services focuses on all the injuries sustained because of the accident and the pre-existing injuries that were aggravated due to the accident. The pre-existing conditions that related to the case focus will be captured briefly on summaries. We generally do not include normal findings in our summaries and it may be captured if the case focus requires it.
Narrative Summary Services is a bit-complex process that involves various MD and medico-legal staffs. It is advisable to write narrative summaries based on the received medical records. Finalized sample narratives should be clean, concise, and appropriate, as per received record and its approved by MDs whoever involved in the respective case.
Our Narrative Summary Services Advantage:
- Capture and highlight all the major events.
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Arrange summary points in a chronological
order. - Information in a narrative storytelling format.
- Focused, condensed and precise.
- Cost effective.
Our team is trained to prepare narrative summaries for a diverse list of specialties including, but not limited to road traffic accidents, pedestrian accidents, workplace accidents, dog bites assault, sexual and emotional harassment, slip and falls, and disability. In our diverse range of services, we customize our summary to best that meet the needs of our attorneys on their cases.
Medical Narrative Summary Template
Our medical narrative summary template includes the following sections:
- Patient Information: Patient’s name, date of birth, and medical record number
- Medical History: A brief summary of the patient’s medical history, including pre-existing conditions and previous treatments
- Current Medical Condition: A detailed description of the patient’s current medical condition, including symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments
- Laboratory Test Findings: A summary of the patient’s laboratory test results, including any abnormal findings
- Treatments and Medications: A list of the patient’s current treatments and medications, including dosages and frequencies
- Summary: A brief summary of the patient’s medical history and current medical condition
Medical Record Review Checklist
Our medical record review checklist includes the following items:
- Patient Demographics: Verify patient’s name, date of birth, and medical record number
- Medical History: Review patient’s medical history, including pre-existing conditions and previous treatments
- Current Medical Condition: Review patient’s current medical condition, including symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments
- Laboratory Test Results: Review patient’s laboratory test results, including any abnormal findings
- Treatments and Medications: Review patient’s current treatments and medications, including dosages and frequencies
- Consistency: Verify consistency of information throughout the medical record
Common Challenges and Solutions
Creating a medical narrative summary can be challenging, particularly when dealing with complex medical information or incomplete records. Our team of experts has developed strategies to overcome these challenges, ensuring that our summaries are accurate, complete, and relevant.
- Challenge: Complex Medical InformationÂ
- Solution: Our team of experts is trained to review and summarize complex medical information, including laboratory test results and medical imaging studies.
- Challenge: Incomplete RecordsÂ
- Solution: Our team of experts is trained to identify and obtain missing information, ensuring that our summaries are complete and accurate.
Detailed Process of Creating a Medical Narrative Summary
Creating a medical narrative summary involves a thorough review of medical records, identification of key events, and a clear, concise presentation of the information. Our team of experts follows a rigorous process to ensure accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
- Step 1: Review Medical Records: Our team of experts reviews the patient’s medical records, including laboratory test results and medical imaging studies.
- Step 2: Identify Key Events: Our team of experts identifies key events, including diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
- Step 3: Create Summary: Our team of experts creates a clear and concise summary of the medical information, highlighting key events and findings.
Importance of Medical Narrative Summaries in Legal Cases
Medical narrative summaries play a vital role in legal proceedings, particularly in personal injury cases. They provide attorneys with a clear understanding of the medical facts, enabling them to develop a more effective legal strategy.
- Establishing Causation: Medical narrative summaries help attorneys establish causation, linking the defendant’s actions to the plaintiff’s injuries.
- Determining Damages: Medical narrative summaries help attorneys determine damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
- Building a Stronger Case: Medical narrative summaries provide a clear and concise presentation of the medical information, making it easier for attorneys to build a stronger case.
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At RRR HealthTech LLC, we specialize in creating comprehensive medical narrative summaries that help attorneys build stronger legal cases. Our team of experts has years of experience in creating accurate, clear, and concise summaries that meet the needs of attorneys and their clients. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support your legal practice.
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The purpose of medical narrative summary services is to provide a concise and organized overview of a patient’s medical history, highlighting significant events, treatments, and test findings. This summary aids legal professionals in understanding the case’s context, preparing for depositions, and establishing the sequence of events related to medical negligence or malpractice claims.
Medical narrative summaries are structured chronologically, capturing key events such as diagnostic procedures, office visits, treatments, and laboratory test findings. They also include information on pre-existing conditions, ongoing medications, and the patient’s demographic details, ensuring that all relevant aspects of the patient’s medical history are presented clearly and concisely.
Medical narrative summaries are typically prepared by trained medical professionals, such as physicians (MDs) and medico-legal staff, who have expertise in analyzing medical records. These professionals are skilled in summarizing complex medical information and are familiar with legal standards, ensuring that the summaries are accurate, relevant, and useful for legal proceedings.
The benefits of using medical narrative summary services include having a concise and organized overview of a patient’s medical history, which can aid in case preparation, deposition, and trial. These summaries can also help identify key events, treatments, and test findings, making it easier to establish the sequence of events and support a case. Additionally, they can save time and resources by providing a clear and comprehensive summary of complex medical information.
Medical narrative summaries can help in medical malpractice cases by providing a clear and concise overview of the patient’s medical history, including any pre-existing conditions, treatments, and test findings. This information can be used to establish whether the patient’s condition was caused or exacerbated by medical negligence, and to identify any potential deviations from the standard of care. The summary can also help attorneys to prepare for depositions and trial, and to build a stronger case.
A medical narrative summary is a concise and organized overview of a patient’s medical history, highlighting key events, treatments, and test findings. A medical record review, on the other hand, is a more detailed and comprehensive analysis of the patient’s medical records, which may include a review of all medical records, test results, and other relevant documents. While a medical narrative summary provides a brief overview of the patient’s medical history, a medical record review provides a more in-depth analysis of the patient’s medical care and treatment.