Legal Nurse Consulting (LNC)
Why Every Legal Nurse Consultant Needs a Strong Sample Report
As a nurse attorney, I have reviewed countless medical records, expert reports, legal nurse consultant summaries, and other forms of medical-legal work product. One of the clearest differences between an experienced Legal Nurse Consultant and a beginner is the ability to turn a large volume of medical information into a report that is organized, concise,…
Read More▪︎ How to Turn a Job Description into a Powerful LNC Resume: A Nurse Attorney’s Guide for LNCs
As a nurse attorney who has trained hundreds of Legal Nurse Consultants (LNCs), I see the same mistake over and over again: nurses who list their nursing skills instead of revising them to reflect the legal skills attorneys are looking for in a LNC. Nurses may read a job description and think, “I’ve never done…
Read More▪︎ Do You Have What It Takes to be a Good Expert Witness? An Attorney’s Guide For Nurses Who Want to be an Expert Witness.
As an attorney who hires medical and nursing experts, and testifies as an expert myself, I can tell you this: most nurses who are curious about expert witness work are far closer to being qualified than they think—but many are not prepared for what the job actually requires. Expert witness work isn’t just about having…
Read More▪︎ 🤖 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Reshaping Healthcare and Law
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s rapidly becoming a game-changing tool in both healthcare and the legal profession. AI offers powerful ways to enhance research and writing with efficiency and accuracy. But it also introduces new ethical responsibilities and professional considerations – because it does make mistakes! I know because I use…
Read More▪︎ Analyzing Breaches of the Standard of Care in Malpractice Cases (LNC)
Understanding how a breach of the standard of care can lead to malpractice claims is crucial for nursing professionals. This article explores common scenarios and prevention strategies. In medical malpractice cases, one of the central issues is whether a healthcare professional breached the standard of care. The “standard of care” refers to the level and…
Read More▪︎ I Just Testified As an Expert Witness in This Case…(LNC)
Last month I testified as an expert witness in this unfortunate case involving a patient who was seen in the ED for severe, acute pancreatitis and severe dehydration. His condition was documented as “very unstable.” Although one ED physician documented that the patient should be admitted to the ICU, when she went off shift another physician…
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