01 / Scope
What the report considers.
The assessment considers documented injuries, treatment, medical progress and any persistent consequences, insofar as these are supported by the available records and can be assessed objectively.
The trauma score is determined in accordance with the applicable methodology, not by informal estimation and not according to an outcome sought by the person making the enquiry.
02 / Documentation
A coherent medical record.
- initial medical records prepared after the event;
- discharge summaries, medical letters and specialist recommendations;
- imaging results, investigations and rehabilitation records;
- subsequent assessments relevant to progress and any sequelae;
- other documents requested after a preliminary review.
The exact list is determined individually. Missing documents may limit or delay the formulation of conclusions.
03 / Process
From enquiry to conclusions.
- 1
Defining the enquiry
The purpose of the assessment and the required competence are clarified.
- 2
Reviewing the records
The completeness, chronology and relevance of the medical documentation are considered.
- 3
Assessment
The information is analysed in relation to the applicable trauma methodology.
- 4
Report
Conclusions are written clearly and any identified limitations are stated.
04 / Independence
The score follows the evidence,
not expectations.
No value or conclusion can be promised before the assessment. The outcome depends on the individual circumstances, available documents and findings that can be supported medically.