Medical malpractice merit screening by nurse consultants
A merit screen answers the first question in a medical or nursing negligence case: is there something here? A nurse consultant reviews the records against the standard of care and the facility's own policies, and tells you where the case is strong, weak or missing information.
What you get
- A plain-language assessment of potential deviations from the nursing standard of care
- The key facts and records each concern rests on, with citations
- Gaps: records to request, questions for the client, issues needing a physician expert
- A view on which specialties of expert the case would need
When firms use it
- Intake: deciding whether to accept a case
- Before retaining a physician or nurse expert
- Re-evaluating a case after new records arrive
How it works
- 1. Post a redacted brief. Case type, specialties, page count, deadline and budget. We check it for names and identifiers before it goes live.
- 2. Compare proposals. Consultants in matching specialties see it first and propose a flat fee or hourly rate. Each attests to having no conflict with the parties you list.
- 3. Hire and share records. Pay through the platform; we hold payment until you accept the work. Records go into an encrypted workspace only your team and your consultant can open.
Questions
Does a merit screen replace a physician expert?+
No. A nurse consultant can identify nursing issues and flag where physician care needs review, but causation and physician standard of care usually require a physician expert.
Can I screen cases for the defense?+
Yes. Briefs state which side you represent, and consultants work for plaintiffs, defendants and carriers.
Post a redacted brief, compare proposals
Describe the case without names. License-verified nurses in the right specialty send proposals with their experience and rate. Records are shared only after you hire, in an encrypted workspace.