Expertise
Identify the Physician Personality Type: The LNC Guide to Dealing with Them Part 2
Can you identify the physician personality type you’re working with? In this second part of this series, I share more tips that you should be aware of and how to respond. Some physicians are easier to work with than others. This post points out a variety of physician personalities and examples of dealing with…
Read MoreYour LNC Business: What Does it Take to Get Started?
Your LNC Business: What Does it Take to Get Started? When starting your LNC business, the first and most essential step is to assess your value as a nurse and the skills that make you uniquely qualified for this path. Set aside doubts about not knowing legal terms or lacking a law background; those can…
Read MoreNurse Practitioners’ Malpractice Claims
Despite their vital role in the healthcare workforce, NPs often face malpractice claims comparable to that of physicians. As NPs’ scope of practice expanded, so too have malpractice claims. The Nurse Services Organization (NSO) revealed these claims arose from misdiagnosis, failure or delayed diagnosis, medication-related errors, monitoring failure, injury severity, inadequate physician supervision, or failure…
Read MoreUnderstanding Toxicology: A Crucial Element in Medical Legal Cases
Did you know that all substances could be poison? Even drinking too much water can kill you. Understanding toxicology will assist you in analyzing medical and legal cases. Take this Methotrexate case, for example, extracted from Matt Guy’s chapter in my latest book, Medical Record Analysis: A Guide for Attorneys by Expert Nurses, Vol 3.…
Read MoreThe LNC’s Role in Analyzing Injury Diagnosis in Car Accidents
The LNC’s role in analyzing injury diagnosis in car accident documentation is critical to attorneys and their cases. In Chapter 2, Injury Diagnosis in Car Accidents: The Role of Imaging from my book, Medical Record Analysis: A Guide for Attorneys by Expert LNCs Volume 3, the Role of Imaging is covered in full. This is an excerpt from…
Read MoreMedical Record Analysis: A Guide for Attorneys by Expert LNCs
Medical Record Analysis – What is it? How do you decipher the often complex issues associated with medical cases? How do you make sense of often indecipherable medical records? And how do you tease apart the liability of these cases? Have you felt frustrated by the sheer amount of medical details involved in litigation?…
Read MoreWhy Every Savvy LNC Should Write a Chapter
A savvy LNC sees the benefits of writing. As a legal nurse consultant, you bring a unique blend of medical expertise and legal acumen. But have you ever considered the impact that writing and publishing articles or books could have on your career? Writing can seem daunting, and you might wonder if it’s worth the…
Read MoreExpertise and Credibility Are Key to a Successful LNC Business
Your expertise and credibility for your LNC business are vital to building your business. Think about the last time you hired a contractor, either for your business or to do something around your home. Did you look for the lowest price, or did you look for someone with experience? Did you check the contractor’s references…
Read MoreHow to Show Off Your LNC Expertise with a Top Notch Website
Do you know how to show off your LNC expertise? Having a top-notch website is crucial. You might be the most brilliant LNC, but how will your market know it? Do you blog about your expertise? Do you share LNC advice in a select group of private forums? Of course, you do. But that’s…
Read MorePlan Your LNC Presentations for Attorneys
You receive an invitation to speak to attorneys. Time to plan your LNC presentations. LNC Presentations: The Basics When you find out you’ll be presenting to attorneys, it’s time to start planning. Ask the person who is your liaison about the attendees: What type of attorneys will be in the audience? What practice areas do…
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