Medical transcription services are beneficial in an impressive and sometimes unexpected assortment of situations. This is certainly true with medico-legal transcription, which primarily involves the transcription of health and/or medical-related audio files to digitally accessible ones that could be used for legal purposes. Take a moment to learn more about the top five reasons why this type of medical transcription service may be needed.
Independent medical evaluations, or IMEs, are typically needed for situations involving a workers’ compensation claim. IMEs may also be required with disability benefits cases; or in situations where findings from one party’s preferred medical professionals are questioned. With evaluations of this nature, a medico-legal transcriptionist typically puts together all necessary documentation, including anything not currently accessible in available databases, into easily obtainable files so the impartial results can be evaluated.
It’s common for a medical examiner conducting an autopsy to use an audio device to discuss findings for the sake of convenience. In this case, a medico-legal transcriptionist ensures that the documentation of the autopsy is clearly presented as it’s transcribed. They also pay careful attention to important, and often highly technical, terminology to avoid unintentional misinterpretation of results. Legally, the results may be used if there are questions about the nature of a death that might be answered by what was found during an autopsy.
Medical hearings can involve evaluations of overall physical and mental health. In other instances, the focus may be on a specific medical condition, such as a chronic illness or the resulting effects of a serious injury or illness. Because of the many possible reasons for medical hearings and the different parties that may be involved, there are several practical ways a medico-legal transcriptionist can be a beneficial asset. For instance, an attorney representing a client preparing for medical hearing may not have the time to sort through a mix of audio and paper files to gather the information needed in a timely manner. Since a medico-legal transcriptionist is familiar with both medical and legal processes, they can accomplish this goal in a more efficient way.
Forensic psychology is a combination of various aspects of psychological health with certain legal situations and matters. A medico-legal transcriptionist may be called on to work with a forensic psychologist to transcribe audio files from patient evaluations or assessments into digital files. The resulting files may then be used for such things as competency hearings or criminal investigations. This type of work may also be required if lawyer receives audio files from a forensic psychologist that need to be transcribed.
In a legal proceeding, there may be a request by one of the involved parties for a medical chronology. This is a presentation of a specific medical event for an individual in the order of occurrence – e.g., from when first seen by a doctor to any follow-up care provided. What a medico-legal transcriptionist does in this instance is sort through available records, including any that may be in the form of audio recordings, to put together a chronological account of an individual’s experience with a certain medical problem.
Whether you need a combination of medical and legal transcription, EHR Transcription, or some other services of this nature, getting the right kind of assistance can provide much-appreciated peace of mind. Medical transcription professionals are also flexible enough to provide the level of service you need at any given time, which gives you more time to focus on your practice, patients, or clients.
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