Civil Litigation & Trial Skills

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Paralegal Strategies for Crafting Strong Medical Chronologies

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 57 minutes
Kevin Knight
Martha Curley Eastman
Mark Brengelman
With Kevin T. Knight from DSK Law + 2 others
Recorded May 27, 2026.
Product ID 101874

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Overview

Transform Confusing Medical Information Into Compelling Case Stories

Want to discover the art of creating precise medical chronologies? Find out how to turn complex patient histories into clear, actionable timelines. In this paralegal-focused course, our dynamic faculty delves into best practices assembling powerful medical chronologies. Determine how to identify key issues like treatment gaps and disputed events, find out how to structure chronologies for readability, and much more. Show your value on every case - register today!

  • Formulate strategies for obtaining medical records and information.
  • Pick up clever tips and tricks for organizing medical records.
  • Craft accurate and detailed medical chronologies using best practices.
  • Explore essential guidelines for revising medical chronologies.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Collecting the Medical Records and Information You Need
  2. Tips and Tricks for Organizing and Analyzing Medical Records (Including AI-Powered Solutions)
  3. Drafting Persuasive Medical Chronologies: Essential Elements
  4. Refining Medical Chronologies for Impact

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Product ID 101874

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Collecting the Medical Records and Information You Need

    1. Understanding Case Context: Client History, Incident, and Desired Legal Outcome
    2. Identifying Key Issues: Treatment Gaps, Disputed Medical Events, and Critical Concerns
    3. Past Treatments and Medical Providers
    4. Major Medical Events: Hospitalizations, Surgeries, and Procedures
    5. Clinical Documentation: Physician's Notes, Diagnostic Tests, Treatments, Lab, and Prescriptions

  2. Tips and Tricks for Organizing and Analyzing Medical Records (Including AI-Powered Solutions)

  3. Drafting Persuasive Medical Chronologies: Essential Elements

    1. Selecting Medically Relevant Information to Highlight
    2. Building a Timeline From Earliest to Latest Events
    3. Using Clear, Neutral, and Professional Language
    4. Structuring Entries for Readability and Legal Utility
    5. Top 5 Medical Chronology Blunders to Avoid

  4. Refining Medical Chronologies for Impact

    1. Ensuring Completeness, Objectivity, and Accuracy
    2. Tailoring Chronologies for Case-Specific Needs
    3. Identifying Missing Records: Key Steps to Take
    4. Leveraging Technology to Enhance Accuracy and Efficiency

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course is designed to fill you in on techniques for creating comprehensive medical chronologies. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Kevin T Knight
Kevin T.
Knight
DSK Law
Martha M Curley Eastman
Martha M.
Curley Eastman
Eastman Law Office, P.S.C.
Mark R Brengelman
Mark R.
Brengelman
Mark R. Brengelman, Attorney at Law PLLC
Speaker bio
Kevin T Knight

Kevin T. Knight

DSK Law
Kevin Knight

is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.

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Martha M Curley Eastman

Martha M. Curley Eastman

Eastman Law Office, P.S.C.
Martha Curley Eastman

is the principal of Eastman Law Office, P.S.C., where she practices in the areas of medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, general civil litigation, and personal injury. She is a member of the Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina bar associations; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers; and Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys. Ms. Eastman earned her B.S. degree from Kent State University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Louisville.

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Mark R Brengelman

Mark R. Brengelman

Mark R. Brengelman, Attorney at Law PLLC
Mark Brengelman

is an attorney at his firm Mark R. Brengelman, Attorney at Law PLLC. He is a distinguished expert in healthcare practitioners licensure law, adept at managing a variety of professional regulatory matters. Mr. Brengelman serves as a registered legislative agent (lobbyist) for the Kentucky Association of Pastoral Counselors. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in philosophy from Emory University in Atlanta, and his J.D. degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. As an assistant attorney general for Kentucky, Mr. Brengelman served as assigned counsel and prosecuting attorney to numerous health professions licensure boards, further solidifying his comprehensive understanding of administrative and professional law. He is admitted to practice law in Kentucky.

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