Case Screening
Surgical Case Screening,
Without the Cost of Starting with a Physician.
Our unique process supports early case clarity, efficient expert sequencing, and informed decision-making before engaging high-cost physician reviewers.
Once you provide us with the pertinent case materials (typically the medical record), we conduct a focused, time-efficient case screening grounded in surgical expertise and supported by advanced, HIPAA-compliant digital chart review technology.
This approach significantly reduces the time traditionally spent on manual chart organization and preliminary review.
By leveraging HIPAA-compliant technology to manage large-scale record organization, our consulting efforts remain centered on clinical analysis and case merit, rather than administrative sorting- accruing hourly costs.
Following a thorough screening, we provide you with a verbal assessment regarding apparent merit and next-step considerations.
***A written summary is available upon request***
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Expert Review
Expert review by nationally certified nursing professionals. RNFA, CNOR, and CLNC® credentials allow us to dissect medical records, surgical reports, and operative notes accurately & efficiently.
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EMR & Paper Records
Patton & Associates legal nurse consultants are proficient in both electronic (EMR) and paper medical records to ensure nothing is overlooked.
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Non-Meritorious Cases
Save your time and in-house resources. We “weed out” non-meritorious cases, preventing investment in claims that won’t generate returns.
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Meritorious Cases
For meritorious cases, we will suggest next steps—such as identifying additional potential defendants or recommending suggestions for the Discovery—to strengthen your case.
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Enhanced Case Building
Early identification of critical details helps maximize the effectiveness of your legal strategy, starts by having us screen your case(s).
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Plaintiff Alert Situations
Our highly qualified experts at Patton & Associates are aware of certain issues called “Plantiff Alert Situations,” and we will notify you immediately during the screening process.