Notes on medical records and chronologies
How to prepare a medical chronology: a step-by-step guide
A practical, step-by-step method for preparing a litigation medical chronology from a stack of records: inventory, dates of service, findings, page citations, planned versus performed care, gaps and a final check. Free template included.
How much does a medical chronology cost? 2026 prices compared
What law firms pay for a medical chronology in 2026: paralegal time, outsourced services at $1.50 to $4.00 a page, legal nurse consultants, AI software and AI with human review, with turnaround times and a 500-page example.
Medical record summary vs. medical chronology: what is the difference?
How a medical chronology differs from a medical record summary, and from a nurse review or billing summary; what each is for in personal injury and insurance defense work, and when to order which.
What is a medical chronology? A guide for law firms
What a medical chronology is, who uses one, what it should include, the common formats, who prepares it and how long it takes, for personal injury, medical malpractice and insurance defense work.
What a litigation medical chronology should include
The elements that make a medical chronology useful in personal injury and insurance defense work: dates of service, sources, planned versus performed care, gaps and pre-existing history.