Elena Zoniadis (Associate-White Plains, NY) and Joseph F. Randazzo (Associate-New York, NY) analyze the documentation failures related to electronic medical records (EMRs) and their prevalence in medical malpractice cases in “The Hidden Liability in Your EMR: How Documentation Errors Drive Medical Malpractice Claims,” which appeared in the November 20, 2025, posting of the PLUS Blog. Elena and Joseph point to research suggesting that nearly 20% of medical malpractice cases involve at least one documentation failure and that documentation issues more than double the odds of a case closing with an indemnity payment. With EMRs essential both for effective patient care and as evidence in health-related litigation, “the importance of accurate EMR documentation cannot be overstated,” Elena and Joseph write. “Attorneys advising clients in the health care sector must emphasize that accurate documentation is a critical tool for litigation preparedness and risk management. A well-maintained EMR can mean the difference between a strong defense and significant legal exposure.”
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25 November 2025
PLUS Blog Features Zoniadis And Randazzo On The Prevalence Of Documentation Errors In Medical Malpractice Claims
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Elena Zoniadis (Associate-White Plains, NY) and Joseph F. Randazzo (Associate-New York, NY) analyze the documentation failures related to electronic medical records (EMRs) and their prevalence...