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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS A CERTIFIED LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANTCM (CLNC(R))?
A CLNC(R) is a registered nurse who has successfully mastered
the rigorous CLNC(R) Certification Program developed by the company that pioneered the field
of legal nurse consulting. The CLNC(R) has the expertise to quickly pinpoint and interpret
medical and nursing issues in any case involving health, illness or injury.
Medical Malpractice, Personal
Injury, Toxic Torts and Environmental, Products Liability, Workers' Compensation and Criminal cases.
WHY DO ATTORNEYS NEED CLNC(R)S?
While
the attorney is the legal expert, the CLNC(R) has experience with the healthcare system and
its inner workings. Nowhere else will you find this level of expertise for reviewing medical records and understanding
the terminology and subtleties of healthcare.
WHEN SHOULD YOU CALL A CLNC(R)?
From the moment a potential case comes in ,
the CLNC(R) becomes an invaluable asset by identifying the medical issues, screening the
case for merit and providing services relevant to your case including chronologies, narrative summaries, deviations to
the standards of care, locating expert witnesses, providing discovery requests and educating the attorney.
WHY SHOULD YOU CONSULT WITH A CLNC(R) IF YOU'RE ALREADY USING AN MD EXPERT?
The services of a CLNC(R) are far more cost-effective than those of a physician.
The CLNC(R) can educate you about a wide range of medical and healthcare issues.
This knowledge saves you time and maximizes performance.
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