Medico Legal Reporting- It’s all about making a difference

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Medico Legal Reporting- Its all about making a
difference
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Medical practices might turn ugly at times..

• Absenteeism of staff
• Adverse effect of drugs
• Untrained staff
• And many other reasons

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In few cases its too late to figure out what
exactly the cause it.
Thats when people seek legal advice from a
Medico-legal company which provides assessment
and reporting services.
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Principles of a Medico Legal Reporting Company

• The reports prepared are plaintiff and defendant.
• Appropriate standard and instructions are
  followed which are issued by relevant
  legislation.
• The preparation of reports are mentally
  stimulating.
• And many other reasons.

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Principles of a Medico Legalcontinued

• The doctors working with a medico-legal company
  are mentored to prepare detailed reports
  supported by known medical books.
• Working with each individual solicitor for
  assigning the right expert to a case.

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When a person makes a claim for compensation,
he/she will have to go through a medical
examination which is a part of personal injury
claim.
This basically allows the medical experts to
prepare a personal injury medical report
detailing the injuries, and also notifying the
effects of injuries if any.
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Scenarios in which a person undergoes a medical
examination

• Cases involving personal injuries like road
  traffic accident (RTA).
• Industrial disease caused by prolonged working
  conditions etc.

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Confidentiality Factor

• Your medical reports are confidential.
• You can refuse any access to them.
• In such cases the experts can only provide
  limited opinion.
• He/she might now be able to determine the impact
  of your medical history on current situation

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The medico-legal reports also contain a prognosis
stating how your current recovery is likely to
progress.
Finally, the report is transferred to further
authorities as evidence in your compensation
claim.
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Our lives begin to end the day we become silent
about things that matter
Martin Luther King
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Know about medico-legal reporting by
Jane James Associates Address 8 Forest Gate,
Pewsham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RS Phone 01249
456360 Website http//janejamesandassociates.co.
uk