The legal nurse consultant possesses a network of medical and professional resources and contacts.īoard certification is available to legal nurse consultants through the Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC ®) program.
The legal nurse consultant has extensive clinical experience, which includes interpretation of medical records and medical literature.
The legal nurse consultant has a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical treatment and disease processes. Why Should You Hire a Legal Nurse Consultant?
Assist with preparation for and support during deposition, trial or ADR. Locate or prepare demonstrative evidence for trial. Perform cost of care estimates for long-term care treatment and catastrophic case management scenarios. Participate in case management and case strategy discussions. Identify plaintiff's future medical needs and associated costs. Educate attorneys and clients regarding relevant medical issues. Draft or analyze medical portions of legal documents. Identify, screen and facilitate review by expert witnesses. Identify applicable standards of care in medical malpractice cases. 
Conduct medical literature searches and assist in other research. Prepare a chronology, timeline or other summaries of documentation in medical records. Identify, organize and analyze pertinent medical records.
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