So, picture this: you're going through your client's medical record, trying to piece together their entire medical experience surrounding their case? But here's the thing - there could be some hidden pieces of information that you might miss at first glance, information that could really paint a clearer picture for your client's injuries and your case.
Let's say your client had surgery for a lower extremity injury, like an ankle issue. Now, even though the surgery was on the ankle, your client might be complaining about pain and numbness in their thigh. You might have the doctor's OPERATIVE REPORT saying what HE did during surgery, but what about those other records that may not make it to your team to review? A piece of information that will tell you the whole story. A record that didn't even cross your mind to ask for.
I'm talking about things like the NURSE’S PROCEDURE / OP RECORD or the ANESTHESIA REPORT. You might be thinking, "Well, what do those have to do with an ankle injury and thigh pain?" But believe it or not, these records can be crucial.
Imagine your client had a tourniquet on their thigh during surgery, and it stayed inflated for quite a while. That could definitely lead to some lingering numbness or pain in the thigh, even though the surgery was on the ankle.
Now, if you're just summarizing the records, you could miss this key piece of info - the PROCEDURE/OP RECORD or ANESTHESIA RECORD. These records should include information about the tourniquet, the inflation amount and the length of time inflated.
This is where a Legal Nurse Consultant could really be useful. They're experts in their field, and with their nursing knowledge, they can dig out these hidden details from the medical records. They become the missing link, adding that valuable information that might have been overlooked. It's like having a secret weapon on your side for your client's legal case.
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