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Case Management

When a medical expert accepts your intake request, a case is created on ExpertMD. The case serves as the central workspace for your engagement with the expert, containing all documents, appointments, notes, invoices, and collaborator information.

Accessing your cases

Click Cases & Records in the left sidebar to view your cases list. Cases are organized by status:
  • Active — Cases currently in progress
  • Completed — Cases that have been finalized by the doctor
  • Archived — Cases moved to long-term storage

Case list view

The case list displays key information:
ColumnDescription
Case NameThe name assigned to the case
DoctorThe medical expert on the case
StatusActive, Completed, or Archived
Created DateWhen the case was created
Last ActivityDate of the most recent update
Click any case to open its detail view.
Cases & Records list view for attorneys

Case detail tabs

Case detail page with Overview, Documents, Deliverables, Invoices, Appointments, and Collaborators tabs

Overview

A summary of the case including case name, description, associated doctor, status, and key dates.

Documents

Upload and manage files related to the case:
  • Upload files — Drag and drop or browse to upload medical records, legal documents, correspondence, etc.
  • View files — Click to view or download any uploaded document
  • File metadata — See who uploaded each file and when
Sensitive documents are encrypted with your passphrase. Make sure your encryption vault is unlocked when uploading or viewing encrypted documents.

Deliverables

Track deliverables requested from the medical expert:
  • Expert reports
  • Medical record reviews
  • Deposition preparation materials
  • Any other work products
You can request deliverables from the doctor, and both parties can track their status (requested, in progress, completed).

Appointments

View and manage scheduled appointments:
  • Upcoming appointments with date, time, and location
  • Past appointment history
  • Appointment type (deposition, consultation, IME, etc.)

Invoices

View all invoices associated with this case. Click any invoice to see its details, download the PDF, or make a payment. See Invoicing for more details.

Collaborators

Manage who has access to this case from your team:
  • Add collaborators — Invite team members to view and work on this case
  • Remove collaborators — Revoke access for team members who no longer need it
  • View collaborator activity — See what actions collaborators have taken on the case
Managing case collaborators

Working with the medical expert

Communication and document sharing happens through the case workspace. Both you and the doctor can:
  • Upload and download documents
  • Add notes visible to both parties
  • Schedule appointments
  • Track deliverable status
Keep all case-related communication and documents within ExpertMD. This ensures everything is encrypted, organized, and accessible to authorized collaborators.

Next steps

Invoicing

Understand invoices and PDF downloads

Payment

Pay invoices and record manual payments