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Interpreting Medical Information: Finding the Clues for Your Case Training Class

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Interpreting Medical Information: Finding the Clues for Your Case Training Seminar

Use Medical Records to Your Advantage!

The missing piece of the puzzle might be right within your grasp - but you may not see it if you can't interpret the medical records it's buried in. Would you recognize a key piece of medical evidence with your current knowledge of medical documentation? Your success could hinge on your ability to understand and translate these documents. Are you willing to go that extra mile for your company or clients? It doesn't have to be difficult.

By joining our seasoned faculty at this comprehensive seminar, you're giving yourself the skills you need to get the most out of medical documentation. After this eye-opening seminar, you'll understand why it's important that you know who can, and can't, document on the chart. Recognize exactly what must be included in the records, so you can tell if something is missing. Differentiate between the various documents in order to get a clear understanding of the chronology of events. Be alert to red flags that may signal important evidence when evaluating the chart. Set yourself up for success when working on cases involving medical records - call to enroll today!

•  Become knowledgeable enough to identify legally relevant information in medical documentation.

•  Decode accepted abbreviations and terminology, so you can capably read medical records.

•  Confidently interpret ambulance care and emergency room reports to ensure proper procedures have been followed.

•  Find evidentiary clues that could show up in lab, radiology or EKG records.

•  Know what the SOAP methodology is, and how physicians use it to document patient status.

 

 
     
     
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  1. WHO DOCUMENTS ON THE CHART?
    Donna Clements, 9:00 - 10:00
  2. CHART COMPONENTS
    Geraldine A. Breite, 10:15 - 11:45
    1. Face Sheet
    2. Admitting Note
    3. Emergency Room Records
    4. History and Physical
    5. Progress Notes
    6. Medical Orders
    7. Medication Administration Records
    8. Nursing Care Plans
    9. Consults
    10. Lab/Radiology/EKG
    11. Flow Sheets
    12. Ambulance Care Reports
    13. Billing Statements
  3. DOCUMENTATION STYLES
    Donna Clements, 12:45 - 1:45
    1. Difference Between Admitting Note and Progress Note
    2. How Physicians Use the SOAP Methodology
    3. Terminology and Accepted Abbreviations
    4. Documentation Based on Age Groups
  4. HOW TO EVALUATE A CHART
    Joseph Callahan, 2:00 - 3:00
    1. What is the Question?
    2. Compiling and Evaluating Information Based on the Question
    3. What is Important to You as a Legal Professional?
    4. Red Flags
    5. Tips for Chart Evaluation
  5. CASE REVIEWS AND DISCUSSION
    Geraldine A. Breite, Joseph Callahan and Donna Clements, 3:00 - 4:30
 
     
     
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This basic-to-intermediate level seminar will provide attorneys, in-house counsel and paralegals - representing either plaintiff or defense - with a clear perspective on how medical documentation can be used for trial preparation or strategy. Claims professionals, accounts receivable and billing professionals who work with medical records will also receive clear explanations of key medical information they use on a regular basis.

 

 
     
     
 
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12/12/2008 $345.00    Madison, WI Register Online For The 12/12/2008 Event Request More Information   Register By Fax For The 12/12/2008 Event
12/15/2008 $335.00    Independence, OH Register Online For The 12/15/2008 Event Request More Information   Register By Fax For The 12/15/2008 Event
12/19/2008 $345.00    Milwaukee, WI Register Online For The 12/19/2008 Event Request More Information   Register By Fax For The 12/19/2008 Event
 
     
 
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