Case Merit Review
Early physician review to assess clinical plausibility, standard-of-care concerns, and whether a matter warrants further investment.
What this service is
An early physician review to assess clinical plausibility, standard-of-care concerns, causation issues, and whether the matter warrants further investment.
When attorneys use it
At intake, before an attorney commits significant resources to a case.
Questions it may answer
- •Is there a plausible deviation from the standard of care?
- •What evidence is missing?
- •Are there likely informatics issues worth pursuing?
- •What other experts may be needed?
Evidence reviewed
- •Available records, up to a defined volume.
Deliverables
- •A concise written merit assessment.
- •A discovery-priorities list.
Limitations
A merit review is preliminary. It is not a final standard-of-care opinion.