Posts by Pat Iyer
How do Medical Staff Tamper with Medical Records?
There are many reasons why a person would tamper with medical records, including an intention to commit fraud, such as billing for services not performed, or fear or guilt when an untoward outcome occurs. The LNC should be aware of the potential for tampering when there is: a delay in or an inability to obtain…
Read MoreTampering with Medical Records
Identifying fraudulent medical records is essential for legal nurse consultants and attorneys alike. It is one of the most critical tasks legal nurse consultants may perform and provides us with the opportunity to use our detailed-oriented skills as we detect tampering with medical records. The discovery of fraudulent medical records changes the entire complexion of…
Read MoreConquering the Fear of Writing as a Legal Nurse Consultant
When I first started working with a particular expert witness, I thought we’d be a great fit. She had impressive credentials, deep knowledge of her specialty, and years of experience in her field. But when I reviewed her first report, the problems leapt off the page — incomplete sentences, grammatical errors, and facts presented in…
Read MoreLNC Business Development Expanded Checklist
Business development is defined as the act or process of development, growth, or progress. It is an ongoing process for growth and progress. A successful LNC business guides attorneys by analyzing medical records, to reduce their frustration and help them litigate cases. LNC Business Development Checklist Budgeting An important part being a business owner includes creating…
Read MoreLNC Business Development Checklist
Business development and management is an ongoing process in your business. Do you have the skills necessary to build an LNC business? In this blog, you will discover the wide range of skills required to guarantee your business is a success. If you are going to play professional basketball, you had better be much taller…
Read MoreThe Persistent LNC Turns Setbacks into Success
How easily do you give up? Or are you persistent? A persistent LNC is one who steadfastly pursues a goal or objective despite obstacles, setbacks, or difficulties. Do you have unwavering determination, resilience, and consistent effort over time, even when immediate results are not apparent? I see many would be LNCs give up after their…
Read MoreThe Art of Editing: Refining Your LNC Report
As an LNC, you’ve invested considerable time and effort in refining your LNC report: editing your document, be it a report, chronology, or other written piece. Now comes the crucial phase of editing, a process that demands both skill and objectivity. While numerous practical editing techniques exist, their effectiveness hinges on addressing common challenges faced…
Read MoreDo You Want to Be Published?
Do you want to be published? Here are some sensible tips to think about. Analyzing medical records and creating reports for attorneys involves a certain amount of creativity, but it is a different type than that required to write for publication. The idea of writing a book seems overwhelming, yet writing a chapter is much…
Read MoreAm I Vain to Want to Be a Writer?
Am I vain to want to be a writer? Do you have something important to share? You may wonder if you are the right fit to contribute a chapter to a compilation book written by LNCs. I am currently starting work on the fourth volume of Medical Record Analysis, the bestselling series of books written…
Read MoreHow to Stay Visible to Attorneys Between Cases
Are you like some LNCs who think their job is done when a case wraps up? You’ve delivered the work product and calculated any unused portion of a retainer. Maybe you get a thank-you email. And then… silence. You need to stay in touch. to stay visible to the attorney-client. If you want a steady…
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