Paper reviews are expert peer-reviews of medical charts and reports and involves an assessor responding to specific questions posed by the client, which are typically related to the accuracy or appropriateness of the findings, diagnosis, or treatment proposal contained in the reports. The assessor does not examine or have any contact with the claimant whose file is under review.
Medical File reviews are a review of the pertinent documentation and report writing based on the findings of the file typically used to address the specific questions proposed in regards to the eligibility of benefits and generates a report based on the provided documentation.