Advantages of IT -based medical screening:
Quick
· Inexpensive
· IT- based medical negligence screening included &
· Report available within days
Screening Options:
1. 'Medline' Medical Database Screening for
· Specific conditions
· Documented risks
· Known complications
· Interrelationships
· Success and risks of treatment
· Expert's background etc.
2. Medico-Legal Screening for Events, Risks and Needs
Personal Injury for:
· Role of pre-existing conditions in causation
· Industrial injuries
· Needs and costs etc. determined
- Clinical Negligence* for:
· Medical liability - breach of duty?
· Causation?
· Limitation etc?
* Negligence Screening here :
· Assessment performed quickly
· Within days
· Brief report in three-four days