Q: Do I need copies of my medical records to make a medical malpractice claim?
A: Yes, you will need your medical records, and likely a whole lot more. In Maryland, there is a requirement that a medical expert review the pertinent medical records and other facts and provide an expert report indicating that you suffered injuries as a result of the breach or breaches of the accepted standards of medical care. A separate document known as a Certificate of Qualified Expert for the Filing of a Medical Malpractice Claim also must be submitted to comply with the law. If an effort is made to settle the case prior to filing a claim at the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office of Maryland, the comments above will still likely be applicable to move forward.
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You should contact a member of the Md. Assn for Justice who handles malpractice, like Bruce Babij--feel free to use my name.They give free conults.
There are steps you can take to minimize cost of records. 1. Ask for them as an electronic record. 2. If they ask would you like them printed out? Say no, just electronically. 3.If they ask why just tell them second opinion. But talk to Bruce's office first.
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