- Do not perform the review and then make a statement in your report indicating that you do not have sufficient experience to render an opinion in the area in question.
- Do not simply state that the material reviewed consisted of the medical records.
- Do NOT state whether you feel the Medical Practice Act has been violated. That is for the Board to decide. You are evaluating standard of care.
- Do not copy pages of rules into your report- just cite it by number if necessary.
- Do not use complicated language, abbreviations or terms specific to your specialty without spelling out the meanings.
- Do not state opinions about issues or concerns you have unless they are specifically related to the standard of care.
- Do not make recommendations or suggestions relating to ways in which the respondent may be able to improve their practice.