When people go to see a doctor or visit a hospital, they trust that the doctor or other medical staff, who have spent many years in medical school, will do things properly. Most of the time, things go smoothly. However, there are times when things go wrong, resulting in serious injuries for the patient. The doctor could have made a mistake and committed malpractice. But how can the family of the patient prove this? A medical record review can assist. Here are some common questions concerning this service.

What Is a Medical Record Review?

When you work with a medical record review company, forensic consultants will look over the patient's medical records. These consultants are highly trained. In the modern age, this process has become much simpler thanks to computers. In fact, according to the CDC, more than 77% of physicians who are based in an office have an electronic medical record system. That means that the consultant will have easy access to much of the information they need.

What Do They Look At?

When it comes to the review, the consultant will look at a variety of documents that include medical records, facility records, and communications that went on between the family, healthcare staff, and representatives of the medical facility. This information will be shared with families, legal counsel, and anyone else involved in the malpractice case.

What Can This Provide?

Medical record reviews allow the consultant to trace a path through the patient's treatments and records. By doing this, they determine if there was something that the doctor, surgeon, or other medical staff could have reasonably done to prevent an injury or death. It's a matter of finding out if there was any fault. This information can be used for expert testimony and medical cost projections.

These reviews can give the patient and their family a definitive answer about what happened. Getting an unbiased third party to look over these things can put people at ease and assist in building a malpractice case. While it may not repair all the damage done, it can be an invaluable asset in a trial.

Do you need someone to assist in a medical record review, providing you with more insight into what happened? We can provide that for you. Contact SBH Medical Reviews, LLC today to learn more.