Posts Tagged ‘Pat Iyer’
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 MoreHow to Build Strong Client Relationships
How to Build Strong Client Relationships What can you do to help your clients? What are you doing to strengthen your client relationships? Look for opportunities to assist them. Client Relationships Examples of Going Above and Beyond In this example, the defendant’s infectious disease doctor testified in his deposition that he had a cocaine issue.…
Read MoreAttorney Clients LNCs Should Avoid
Attorney Clients LNCs Should Avoid Watch for warning signs when you interact with attorney clients. You may see these when an attorney approaches you with a case. Learn to heed these concerning strategies and avoid these attorney clients. Often, these challenges revolve around your fee agreement. Trouble is ahead when the attorney attempts to talk…
Read MoreGet More Business as an LNC: The Myths
Legal Nurse Consultants (LNCs) are bridging the gap between the medical and legal fields. They provide invaluable expertise that can significantly impact the outcomes of legal cases involving medical issues. However, growing your LNC business comes with its own set of challenges and misconceptions. Let’s debunk three common myths about getting more business as an…
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 More4 Reasons Writing Practice Makes Perfect
Why does writing practice make perfect? If you want a successful LNC business, you must get comfortable with writing. You’ve probably noticed that some people write with ease. Perhaps you envy them. Maybe you think they were born with that talent, and you conclude that you’ll never have it. You may never become a…
Read MoreWhy Every Savvy LNC Should Write a Chapter
A savvy LNC sees the benefits of writing. As a legal nurse consultant, you bring a unique blend of medical expertise and legal acumen. But have you ever considered the impact that writing and publishing articles or books could have on your career? Writing can seem daunting, and you might wonder if it’s worth the…
Read MoreLNCs Criminal Cases: Homicide or Suicide?
Are you an LNC interested in criminal cases? Not sure if it’s for you? This post will show you what to expect. Let me introduce you to Teresa Devitt-Lynch. Teresa has been a guest on my Podcast. She is also speaking at my upcoming virtual conferences called The Ultimate LNC Conference: Murder Mysteries Unraveled: The…
Read MoreLNC Medical Evidence Review
A medical evidence review by an LNC plays a key role in murder cases. If you’re a fan of true-crime programs or novels, you may be familiar with the terms motive, means, and opportunity. They used to establish intent, or are they used to establish something else? What are those three motivations for murder? Introducing…
Read MoreHomicide or Suicide: The LNC’s Impact on Legal Battles
Homicide or suicide: the LNC’s impact on legal battles is tremendous. Gunshot Wounds As healthcare providers and LNCs, we consider factors when examining the documentation available. Reports provided by the police, investigators, or medical professionals who examine a body. What are some of those factors that we should consider? Gunshot is one of the more…
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