Expert Review for Patients Currently in the Hospital
If a family member is hospitalized and you have questions about the diagnosis or care plan, our U.S. physicians review the inpatient records and provide a clear written assessment your treating team can act on. Delivered in 5-7 days.
What do you need reviewed?
Select the specialty that fits your case.
What Our Physicians Review
When a family member is hospitalized and the answers aren't clear, an independent physician reading the same records from the outside often sees what the team is too close to notice.
Admission & Progress Notes
Review of the admitting diagnosis, daily progress notes, and clinical reasoning to assess whether the working diagnosis is supported by the evidence.
Labs & Investigations
Expert interpretation of inpatient lab trends (blood cultures, CBC, metabolic panels, cardiac enzymes, inflammatory markers) to identify patterns that may have been missed.
Inpatient Imaging
Review of chest X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, and other imaging obtained during the hospital stay to verify radiologic interpretation.
Medication & Treatment Review
Assessment of current inpatient medications, dosing, drug interactions, and whether the treatment plan is consistent with evidence-based guidelines.
Procedure & Surgical Planning
If a procedure or surgery is being planned during the admission, independent review of whether it is indicated, appropriately timed, and the right approach.
Discharge & Step-Down Planning
Review of whether the patient is ready for discharge or step-down, and what follow-up or additional workup is recommended after leaving the hospital.
When to Request an Inpatient Review
- check_circleA family member is currently hospitalized and you have concerns about the diagnosis or are not getting clear answers from the treating team
- check_circleThe patient's condition is not improving as expected and you want an independent review of the care plan
- check_circleA procedure or surgery is being planned during the admission and you want a second view before consenting
- check_circleThe patient has been in the hospital for several days with no clear diagnosis and you want an expert to review the workup
- check_circleYou are concerned about a possible missed diagnosis or a medication that seems inappropriate
- check_circleYou are being told the patient is ready for discharge but you are not confident that is the right decision
Frequently Asked Questions
How does an inpatient hospital review work?
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Gather the patient's admission notes, daily progress notes, lab results, imaging reports, and medication list. Your treating team can print these. Upload them to the secure folder we email you. A U.S. board-certified physician reviews all materials and delivers a written report with specific, actionable findings within 5-7 days. For urgent situations, faster review is available.
Can I request this while my family member is still in the hospital?
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Yes. This service is designed specifically for patients currently admitted. The review is intended to inform real-time decisions: whether to consent to a procedure, whether to request additional tests, whether to seek a transfer to a higher-level facility, or whether the current plan is appropriate.
Will this interfere with my family member's care?
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No. The review is entirely independent and does not interact with the hospital treating team. You receive the written report privately. You can then decide what, if anything, to share with the treating physicians or use as a basis for asking informed questions.
What if the U.S. physician finds a concern with the current care plan?
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The report will clearly state the finding and explain the reasoning. You can use it to ask the treating team specific, informed questions. If the concern is significant, you can request an internal consultation or consider transfer to another facility. The report gives you a documented, expert basis for those conversations.
What specialties can review an inpatient case?
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Depending on the primary diagnosis, we match the case to the appropriate U.S. specialist: internal medicine, hospital medicine, pulmonology, cardiology, nephrology, gastroenterology, neurology, or other relevant subspecialties. Complex cases may receive multidisciplinary input.
Get an Expert Review of Your Hospital Care
U.S. board-certified physicians. Independent inpatient review. Delivered in 5-7 days.