In the fast-paced world of medico-legal cases, attorneys face the daunting task of efficiently reviewing and analyzing vast amounts of medical records. These records contain crucial information that can make or break a case. However, the traditional manual approach to...
Rajeev Rajagopal
Insanity Defense – Medical Records are Vital
People facing federal criminal charges often plead not guilty by reason of insanity. Take the recently highlighted instance of 45-year-old SujathaGuduru who shot and killed her 17-year-old daughter...
Handling Medical Records – The Risk of Confidentiality Breach and Medical Malpractice
Physician-patient relationship and attorney-client relationship are unique in that extremely personal and sensitive information is often exchanged with a commitment to safeguard its confidentiality....
Summarizing Medical Records – Distinctive Skills Vital
Medical records are a vital component in medical and personal injury litigation. Attorneys greatly depend on these documents to prove the claim of their clients. A comprehensive medical record...
OSHA Alert – New Recordkeeping Rules Effective from January 2015
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) that focuses on ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for workers has revised its recordkeeping rules that are effective from January 1,...
Efficient EHRs and Healthcare Networks – Still a Distant Dream?
Networking possibility offered by electronic medical records is regarded as one of their greatest plus points, but this possibility still remains a distant dream largely on account of the flaws...
Maintaining Confidentiality of Medical Records
The confidentiality factor between a doctor and patient is of great significance. A patient shouldn't be worried about obtaining medical advice and treatment from a physician for fear that details...
Electronic Health Records and the Incompatibility Question
Are doctors being turned into clerks with electronic health record implementation? While physicians agree on the good points of EHRs, many of them feel that their documentation burden is...
Increased Patient Access to Healthcare Data to Improve Quality of Care
Patient care provision, co-ordination of care, and important processes such as medical record review are expected to improve with the introduction and widespread use of electronic medical records....
Qualifying for Social Security Disability with an Anxiety Disorder Diagnosis
Anxiety disorder is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry, fear, or apprehension that can significantly impact daily life and functioning. The Social Security Administration...
Medical Records are the Most Important Evidence in SSD Claims
An individual is eligible for a social security disability claim if his/her physical or mental condition curtails them from being able to work. Social Security requires that the applicant's...