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Sep 09, 2008 11:36 AM

Question about reviewing case and fees


I have been asked to review a case that is not within my specialty, which the attorney knows. Is there a percentage of your specialty fee that you charge for reviewing cases out of your area of expertise?


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from sirI
Old Sep 09, 2008, 11:41 AM

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I charge the same fee whether it is in my "specialty" area or not.

You are a nurse. You know how to apply SOP/SOC across the nursing disciplines.

If you need input and/or need to workup a case and you are uncomfortable with this because you do not have experience in that area, you can always sub-contract that case.

But, you should be able to apply standard of care/scope of practice in the review.
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Old Sep 09, 2008, 12:00 PM

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Thank you. I just wasn't sure and didn't want the attorney to have a heart attack or anything.
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from sirI
Old Sep 09, 2008, 12:24 PM

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I understand.

Don't "undersell" yourself. You are an experienced RN and you know the nursing/medical issues involved. Your expertise is essential on these medically-related cases.
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from KLKRN
Old Sep 10, 2008, 08:19 AM

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I have decided that I will take on a case, and if I find it's over my head (like cardiology or OB - reading strips, for instance) I'll get a subcontractor to do that part for me.

But I agree with SirI. I'm an RN. I can apply my experience and knowledge to any area of nursing to determine the standard of care and outcome of any given case.

SirI: What does SOP stand for?
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from sirI
Old Sep 10, 2008, 08:23 AM

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SOP=scope of practice.
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