Life Care Planning
Med-Legal Reviews
Independent clinical expert opinion on Occupational Therapy issues within a case, providing counsel with review of medical and functional records.
Purpose
When a Med-Legal Review Is Appropriate
A med-legal review may be requested to:
- Identify areas requiring further clinical clarification
- Provide preliminary opinions regarding OT standard of care
- Provide preliminary opinions regarding proposed care plans
- Review therapy recommendations
These reviews can assist counsel in understanding the clinical aspects of a file before proceeding to more comprehensive reporting.
Process
Review Process
Med-legal reviews typically begin with a structured review of the available documentation to understand the clinical and functional issues within a file.
Depending on the needs of counsel, the review may proceed in one of two ways:
Verbal Consultation
In some cases, counsel may request an informal consultation following file review. This allows discussion of clinical considerations, potential future care issues, or questions about existing expert reports.
These consultations provide an opportunity for counsel to obtain preliminary clinical insight before proceeding to formal reporting.
Written Med-Legal Review
Where a formal opinion is required, Mulder OT Services can prepare a written med-legal review.
A written review may include:
- Analysis of medical and therapy records
- Commentary on OT standard of care
- Review of rehabilitation needs
- Review of existing Life Care Plans or Future Cost of Care reports
- Identification of areas requiring further clinical clarification
Where appropriate, files may later proceed to a Future Cost of Care report or full Life Care Plan.
Legal Context
Common Uses
- Early case evaluation
- Expert consultation
- Review of opposing expert reports
- Litigation preparation
Mulder OT Services accepts referrals from both defence and plaintiff counsel.
Request a Consultation
Contact Mulder OT Services to discuss file suitability, timelines, and scope of work.