Report writing
Tampering 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 MoreHow Technology Addiction Affects LNCs Part 2
Technology addiction is a growing problem we cannot ignore. Today, technology often dominates communication, leaving little room for meaningful face-to-face interaction. This shift has profound consequences, affecting relationships and creating global challenges for individuals and families. I once observed a poignant example of this in a restaurant. A family sat at a table—two parents and…
Read MoreHow Does Destructive Technology Addiction Affect LNCs Part 1?
How Does Destructive Technology Addiction Affect LNCs? In today’s hyper-connected world, technology is both a blessing and a challenge, especially for professionals like LNCs. With the rise of smartphones, laptops, and endless digital tools, and AI, staying productive should, in theory, be more accessible than ever. However, devices designed to streamline your work can quickly…
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 MoreProcrastination Can Destroy Your LNC Business
Do you procrastinate? Are you aware of how procrastination can destroy your LNC business? Are you a perfect procrastinator? This links the perfectionist and the procrastinator. The perfectionist has to do things over and over and over again. The end product is never good enough; therefore, it never sees the light of day. Or,…
Read MoreDME Report Writing: A Comparative Analysis
DME Report Writing In Defense Medical Exams (DMEs), the significance of the reports prepared by the examining physician and the Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) who observed the exam cannot be overstated. These reports serve as crucial documentation that can significantly influence the outcome of legal proceedings. Understanding how these reports coincide or differ is essential…
Read MoreWriting Benefits: 4 Reasons Why You Should Write
When you are sitting in front of a computer trying to write for publication, you may wonder, “Is this worth it? Will I get writing benefits?” Remember these benefits when you question whether you should attempt to get something published. In this post, publications mean articles, chapters, and books. 1. Publications add value to your…
Read More7 Key Steps for Preparing a Client for a Defense Medical Exam (DME): A Legal Nurse Consulting (LNC) Guide
Preparing a client for a Defense Medical Exam (DME) is a vital part of the process. A savvy LNC will take the time to walk the client through that process ahead of time. The DME process can be complex and intimidating for clients, but with the right preparation, they can navigate it successfully. In this…
Read MoreThe Legal Basis of DMEs for LNCs
Before I go into the legal basis of DMEs, I want to share with you my preparation for observing DMEs. My Preparation for Observing DMEs I began attending DMEs in New Jersey while doing medical summaries for a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney. He asked me to attend some of the DMEs scheduled for the…
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