Medical-legal evaluation of injuries and sequelae arising from healthcare provision
Criteria Médica produces medical-legal expert reports for healthcare-related bodily injury assessment (healthcare VDC) in order to determine the clinical consequences arising from a healthcare process.
The study allows evaluation of the patient’s injuries, sequelae, and functional limitations from a strictly medical perspective.
The assessment is carried out through analysis of the clinical documentation clinical and, when appropriate, through direct examination of the patient.
SCOPE OF THE ASSESSMENT
Healthcare-related bodily injury assessment aims to identify and objectively describe the physical or psychological impairments presented by the patient following the care received.
The expert report establishes the patient’s current condition, clinical evolution clinical and the possible relationship with the healthcare process under review.
EXPERT REPORTS
The practice produces different types of reports depending on the purpose of the proceedings.
Bodily Injury Assessment Report
Medical-médico-legal expert report describing temporary injuries, permanent sequelae, and functional limitations arising from the healthcare process.
Report with Patient Examination
Direct clinical evaluation clinical performed by the specialist to objectively assess current functional status and supplement existing medical documentation.
Report without Examination
Assessment based exclusively on medical history, diagnostic tests, and medical reports provided
Loss of Chance Report
Analysis of the diminished probability of better clinical evolution clínica or recovery.
QUANTIFICATION OF INJURY
The report includes the medical assessment necessary for the economic quantification económica of the daño bodily injury and the determination of technical reserves técnicas by insurance entities.
The evaluation considers the patient’s functional status, limitations in routine activities, and prognostic outlook.
METHODOLOGY
The expert study is conducted through comprehensive review of the medical history, diagnostic tests, and medical reports.
The assessment is carried out by medical specialists with experience in bodily injury, applying objective clinical criteria and medical assessment guidelines.