JHG Life Care Planning, P.C.
Medical Record Review Services
Precise Analysis of Medical Records from a Practicing Trauma Surgeon
Attorneys rely on accurate medical record review to establish causation, identify standard of care deviations, and evaluate case viability. My surgical critical care background enables rigorous interpretation of complex medical documentation that spans emergency departments, operating rooms, intensive care units, and rehabilitation facilities.
Scope of Review Services:
Causation Analysis
Evaluation of injury mechanism relative to reported events, including review of EMS records, initial imaging, operative reports, and hospital course.Standard of Care Assessment
Comparison of documented treatment against current clinical guidelines and accepted practices in trauma and critical care medicine.Damages Evaluation
Identification of permanent impairments, anticipated complications, and projected future medical needs based on injury severity and treatment response.Gap Identification
Documentation of missed diagnoses, delayed interventions, or incomplete management that may affect case outcomes.
Types of Records Reviewed:
Emergency department charts and triage notes
Prehospital and ambulance documentation
Operative and anesthesia records
Procedure records
Intensive care unit progress notes and flow sheets
Radiology reports and imaging studies
Laboratory studies
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy evaluations and progress notes
Discharge summaries and post-hospital instructions
Long-term care facility records
Outpatient records
Medical Record Review-Written summary report (typically 10–30 pages depending on case complexity)
-Timeline of key medical events
-Supporting references to clinical literature where applicable
-Confidential consultation with retaining counsel upon request
Why Choose Me?:
As an academic trauma surgeon and surgical critical care intensivist, I evaluate medical documentation with the rigor of peer review daily. This institutional-level attention to detail translates to a strong, defensible record review.