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Commonly Misused Words Used in LNC Reports
Are you correctly using these commonly misused words? I’ve proofread thousands of LNC reports. Avoid embarrassing errors by reviewing these commonly misused and misspelled words. Analyze these commonly misused words to see if you are using them correctly. Accept vs. Except Accept means to receive. Except means excluding. Example: “The hospital’s risk management will accept…
Read MoreThe Anatomy of a Powerful Expert Witness Report
Have you ever wondered why some expert witness reports command respect in the courtroom while others are quickly discredited? Attorneys know that the credibility of a case can rise or fall based on the quality of an expert witness’s report. For legal nurse consultants, mastering this skill is not optional—it’s the backbone of providing value…
Read MoreLessons from the Witness Stand: What Every Nursing Expert Needs to Know
Imagine sitting in the witness stand, facing cross-examination, when opposing counsel pulls out a report you wrote years ago. They’re ready to use it to undermine your credibility. Would you be confident in how your words hold up—or nervous about contradictions? For legal nurse consultants, expert witness work is rewarding, but it also comes with…
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 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…
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