This service utilizes the experience of the legal nurse consultant to identify documents pertinent to the litigation, and request the documents from the individual in possession of those records.

The request for production of documents incorporates information obtained from the review of the medical record and discovery documents acquired, and the legal nurse consultant’s knowledge and expertise with medical documentation in the different health care facilities such as  

• Nursing homes

• Skilled nursing facilities

• Hospitals

• Rehabilitation centers

• Physicians offices

• Outpatient surgery centers

• Dental offices

• Medical billing facilities

• Urgent care centers

• Emergency rooms

• Schools

The documents requested for production can vary depending on the issues in the case, such as: 

• Medical records

• Personnel records

• Policies and procedures

• Incident reports

• Income tax returns

• Medical bills

• Treating physician reports- previous and subsequent to injury

• Employment records

• School records

• Copies of non-privileged correspondents

• Photographs

• Copies of bills

• Contracts and special medical equipment

• Any other documentation of damages claim in the lawsuit

A report detailing the requested documentation is prepared following the legal nurse consultant’s investigation.