Medical-Legal Argot

Welcome! Medical-Legal Argot is written by a nurse with the nurse in mind. If you are searching for advice about legal nursing, need assistance with the attorney-client, require simple solutions to complex medical-legal cases, desire to address the issues involving evidenced-based guidelines, facility regulations and standards of care, or just need support and marketing ideas, you have come to the right place.

37 Push It!	Medical-Legal Argot Should I Carry Malpractice (Liability) Insurance? from sirI - This question comes up frequently and is asked of me quite often, "Should I carry malpractice insurance?" Many nurses are covered under their own individual liability insurance carrier. Many more are not. I am.......... are you?? Nurses can be sued at any time, for any reason. Often, allegations brought against you are unfounded, but... Last Reply by mgrtype Nov 08 07:55 AM   112 comments   10,184 views
10 Push It!	Medical-Legal Argot The Role of the Legal Nurse Consultant from sirI - Here are frequently asked questions about the role of the Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC). (1) Realistically what type of person/personality does it take to be an LNC? One must be dedicated and persistent. Possess the ability to interpret accurately, the medical record. Be willing to spend countless hours pouring over a medical record (one... Last Reply by sirI Aug 03 05:33 PM   10 comments   1,734 view
15 Push It!	Medical-Legal Argot Litigious Areas of Nursing and the Nurse's Liability from sirI - The areas of nursing most vulnerable today are anesthesia and midwifery. RNs in OB (L and D), those working solely in monitoring capacities (fetal heart, telemetry, etc.), and medication administration (including Long Term Care) are also included in highly litigious areas. Of course, the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) other than CRNA and CNM are... Last Reply by Keysnurse2008 May 15 09:24 PM   6 comments   2,379 views
2 Push It!	Medical-Legal Argot LNC Marketing Ideas from sirI - Diligent and professional marketing to the attorney-client is crucial to the success of the Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC). Many nurses are lacking in this area. Let's start with some basics. 1. Create a letter of introduction and mail to prospective attorney-clients. Start off by sending at least 20 every week. Then conduct a follow-up phone... Last Reply by sirI Oct 06 02:12 PM   No comments   519 views
3 Push It!	Medical-Legal Argot The Legal Nurse Consultant and Liability Insurance from sirI - Many LNC's are inquiring, "Should I purchase the coverage?" In many cases nurses have been advised, for whatever the reason being, not to receive liability insurance. This advice can come from fellow colleagues, educators, employers, attorneys, and well-meaning friends. Personally, as an RN and APN, I would never consider practicing without... Last Reply by sirI Sep 29 04:13 PM   No comments   716 views

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