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Our Corporation, Our Professional Backgrounds, and Services

Our Services and Fee Schedule
Our Areas of Professional Expertise

CONTACTING US:
Telephone
E-mailing us
FREE Medical Q & A (Brief questions answered)

Information for practicing attorneys and members of the insurance profession

Initial Reviews: Used to determine & establish or deny the presence of deviations* from the accepted standards of medical care.
Expert Reviews: Used to detail the multiple areas & the extent of deviations* from the accepted standards of medical care. A detailed review once deviations have been established.

*Deviation from the accepted standards of medical care is commonly called negligence.Within this site, the terms 'negligence' & 'malpractice' are used in the lay meaning and not the legal definition.

Obtaining Medical Records
Suggestions & ideas for obtaining relevant medical records, including often- overlooked medical documents
Order Forms for Informational Materials/ Sample Reports
For practicing attorneys & members of the insurance profession
Possible Nursing Home Litigation Conditions/ Situations
A list of incidents commonly associated with nursing home neglect

Decubitus Ulcer Explanations
Explanation of decubitus ulcers (bedsores/pressure sores) formation & prevention
Stages of Wounds
Categorization of wound stages. Explanation of development & appearance of decubitus ulcers
Bed-Bound Individuals
Potential decubitus ulcer development for the bed-bound
Wheelchair-Bound Individuals
Potential decubitus ulcer development for the wheelchair-bound
Shearing of Buttocks and Coccyx
Potential risk from friction, rubbing or shearing
Additional information onRelated Web Sites listed below

E-mailing us
For FREE Medical Q & A (brief questions answered)
Minimal Suggested Guidelines for Nursing Homes
Guidelines & suggestions for selecting quality nursing homes/long-term care facilities
Additional Suggestions for Nursing Home Selection
Supplement to the above list
Alternatives to Traditional Nursing Home Placement
Alternatives & financial resources
Explanation of Legal vs. Medical Malpractice
Common -not legal- definitions & explanations, also why you might want to consider litigation
WARNING SIGNS - Possible Abuse & Litigation Conditions/ Situations for Nursing Home Residents

Visit Related Web Sites
- nursing home information sites
- legal definitions of malpractice & negligence
- Decubitus ulcer and wound information, PHOTOS (some pictures are quite graphic)

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Elder-Care Information Site - a General Public Service Site

The following pages are maintained as a resource for the general public. Their primary purpose is to provide information and resources to families, especially in the areas of elderly and long-term care.

Please visit the following pages for more detailed information on the subject:

Minimal Suggested Guidelines for Nursing Homes
A list of guidelines and suggestions for selecting a quality nursing home or other long-term care facility as prepared by medical professionals.

Additional Suggestions for Nursing Home Selection
A list of additional suggestions and guidelines as prepared by medical professionals.

Alternatives to Traditional Nursing Home Placement
Alternatives for long-term elderly care and financial resources as prepared by medical professionals.

Explanation of Legal vs. Medical Malpractice
An explanation of why you might want to consider or not consider litigation.

WARNING SIGNS - of Possible Litigation Conditions/Situations for Nursing Home Residents

Please also visit our pages on Decubitus Ulcers, known as "bedsores" or "pressure sores," for information on the formation and the prevention of Decubitus ulcers. This information is provided to assist you in understanding what could happen to your loved ones to enable you to be vigilant on their behalf. Also this is educational material to assist those of you who are engaged in caring for the elderly, bed-bound, wheelchair-bound or paralyzed to help prevent this type of injury from occurring. Information for care givers in the home.

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L D H P Medical Review Services Corp.
4801 Montano Road N. W.
Suite A-6 - PMB 145
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120
Telephone (505) 890-8105
Toll free: (877) LDHP-MED or (877) 534-7633