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DME 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…
Read MoreThe LNC Guide to Proofreading and Editing
The LNC Guide to Proofreading and Editing Have you ever made a cringe-worthy typo? Embarrassing typos reflect your expertise. Knowing how to proofread your work product makes the difference between something that makes you ashamed and something that makes you proud. Sound harsh? There are many typos in everyday signs, on the internet, and in…
Read MoreLNC Sample Reports: A Key Tool for Learning and Sales
How can you take advantage of sample reports to boost your expertise and enhance your reputation? As LNCs, we play an invaluable role in the legal industry, offering expert opinions and insights regarding medical issues related to legal cases. With extensive medical terminology knowledge and procedural know-how at hand, we provide expert witness testimony and…
Read MoreHow to Edit Your Reports
You’ve written a report; you’ve put a lot of time and thought into it. You have an investment in it. Now you need to edit your reports. You can find lots of practical advice about how to edit your work. However, none of these suggestions will work for you until you address issues that have…
Read MoreActive Wording Attracts Active Attorney Readers
Passive sentence construction can drain the power and focus of your writing. Yet, it is such a natural way for us to write. Healthcare providers often slip into passive voice like putting on a comfortable slipper. Yet active wording is much more compelling. I’ve taught many LNCs how to use active wording. It takes time…
Read MoreWriting Tips for the LNC
Legal nurse consultants who write well easily convey their ideas and increase their business. Poor writing makes you stand out – in an unpleasant way. Here are some writing tips. Easily Confused Words: Insure, Ensure, Assure Insure relates to insurance policies and limiting financial liability. Assure is something you say or do to make another…
Read MoreThe Treacherous Homophones
A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning. Attorneys are very particular about how LNC reports are written. Don’t embarrass yourself by misusing these homophones. Please note that some of the word pairs aren’t pure homophones, such as lose and loose. I include them because they’re…
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