Kentucky Plaintiffs Chronological Medical History (PCM) is a type of medical record that provides a detailed timeline of a patient’s medical history. It is used in legal proceedings to determine if a patient has any pre-existing medical conditions that may have contributed to the injury in question. PCM typically includes records such as physician visits, hospitalizations, laboratory tests, medications, and treatments. It also includes notes from the patient’s primary care physician as well as specialists. The records are organized chronologically in order to provide a comprehensive overview of the patient’s medical history and to help establish causation for the injury in question. There are two types of PCM: the Standard PCM and the Enhanced PCM. The Standard PCM is the most basic form and captures all medical records from the past five years. The Enhanced PCM goes further and collects all medical records from the past ten years. In addition, the Enhanced PCM also includes records from the patient's family physician, specialist referrals, and records from any medical facilities outside the state of Kentucky. PCM is an important tool used in medical malpractice cases to evaluate the patient’s medical history and to determine if any pre-existing conditions may have contributed to the injury in question. It is also used to determine if the patient received appropriate care and if any mistakes were made in the care process.