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Medical records and documents

What do Texas physicians have to document in the medical record after each visit?

What do Texas physicians have to document in the medical record after each visit?

Rules define documentation requirements, role of scribes

Why are emergency room discharge instructions so important?

Why are emergency room discharge instructions so important?

Discharge from the ER doesn't mean that follow-up care isn't needed

What can the trial court consider at a Chapter 74 preliminary expert report hearing in a Texas medical malpractice case?

What can the trial court consider at a Chapter 74 preliminary expert report hearing in a Texas medical malpractice case?

At this early threshold, there are strict limitations on evidence (even though defendants don't like it)

When does the willful and wanton standard of proof apply in Texas ER medical malpractice cases?

When does the willful and wanton standard of proof apply in Texas ER medical malpractice cases?

Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't always apply

Medication error temporarily paralyzes Houston patient, causes brain injury

Medication error temporarily paralyzes Houston patient, causes brain injury

A student nurse administered a paralyzing medication instead of a sedative by mistake

When your medical records leave out information, you can fill in the blanks

When your medical records leave out information, you can fill in the blanks

Documentation is important in a medical malpractice case, but when information is missing from the records it's not the end of the world

Can I pursue a Texas medical malpractice case if my medical records are inaccurate?

Can I pursue a Texas medical malpractice case if my medical records are inaccurate?

Painter Law Firm's frequently asked question (FAQ) series

Federal judge enters opinion increasing the cost for medical records

Federal judge enters opinion increasing the cost for medical records

A Washington DC federal district judge struck down part of the patient-friendly HITECH Act

Audit trails can uncover doctored, altered, or forged medical records

Audit trails can uncover doctored, altered, or forged medical records

A plaintiff can obtain this critical evidence in a Texas medical malpractice lawsuit

What does patient noncompliance mean?

What does patient noncompliance mean?

Painter Law Firm's frequently asked question (FAQ) series