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  1. HIPAA, yet again

    preoprn replied to Larrythenurse's topic in Legal

    Larrythenurse, I have the same small one person consulting business also. I make sure that everything I email or fax has a confidential cover sheet, which is all that was required at the hospital I...

  2. Attending VMI training in May in Chicago

    preoprn replied to SMA4028's topic in Legal

    SMA4028 - Hello! I recently attended the CLNC Conference in Nashville to renew my certification. I did not get the VIP when I first started, just the basic. At the conference I heard many CLNC's state...

  3. Conference

    preoprn replied to Aviationurse's topic in Legal

    Yes, I am a member of my local AALNC chapter and I agree with you. I had a great time in

  4. Out of state marketing letter

    preoprn posted a topic in Legal

    I am about to send out letters to attorneys in a neighboring state. I would like some suggestions on how to get the idea across in my letter that I can still work from my state for them, be it by...

  5. Question for LNCs

    preoprn replied to FLAlleycat's topic in Legal

    I would not consider one night of orientation adequate either. Quite a dilemma. I wish you luck. Let us know how it works out for

  6. Question for LNCs

    preoprn replied to FLAlleycat's topic in Legal

    Hi FLAlleycat. Personally, I don't think that a supervisor would sign a form admitting a lack of orientation. I know mine wouldn't. She would have a hard time blaming it on the adminstration above her...

  7. Structuring Fees for Cases

    preoprn posted a topic in Legal

    When I was at the conference, some of the other LNC's were discussing charges for cases. Some seem to charge a one time fee, not hourly, for screening a case and then go hourly to review the case....

  8. Out of state marketing letter

    preoprn replied to preoprn's topic in Legal

    Hi sirI. I am doing great and I have been very busy. I have been doing disability/workers' comp cases. I am finally starting to feel successful. I feel very fortunate to have started my business,...

  9. Conference

    preoprn replied to Aviationurse's topic in Legal

    Helllo heavymetalrn. I will be attending the conference in Nashville. Since the homestudy is about 1/3 the cost of the conference, it was a difficult decision. I usually attend the AALNC annual...

  10. Never would hire an LNCC

    preoprn replied to jamesshook2001's topic in Legal

    Interesting point of view. A co-worker of mine and I have been told by 2 attorneys, seperate offices, that they would not use an LNC unless they were certified. They didn't care what certification,...

  11. if you had but one resource to start with

    preoprn replied to Claymor's topic in Legal

    Hello Claymor, I have found the Legal Terminology Primer helpful. It is a book that I purchased off of the AALNC Website. The Legal Nurse Consulting Principles and Practice is a great book, also from...

  12. AALNC conference

    preoprn replied to NYPat's topic in Legal

    Hi Pat. I attended last year in Tampa and thought it was a good conference. They have a first time attendee session that was interesting. I am not sure what the RN Market class is but the majority of...

  13. workers comp cases

    preoprn replied to amyrn5's topic in Legal

    I have not attended an IME, they are done already by the time I get the file (so far at least). I do some research, but very limited due to the fee agreement (which the attorney is aware of). I have...

  14. workers comp cases

    preoprn replied to amyrn5's topic in Legal

    Hello amyrn, I have been doing some Workers' Comp. cases, which are also my first cases. What I have been asked to do is to go through the file that the attorney has received, write up a short report...

  15. Help with disability claim info.

    preoprn posted a topic in Legal

    I have an attorney that works only with disability claims that would like me to do some case screening for him. These will be my FIRST CASES AND I AM FREAKING OUT! He wants me to look at attending...

  16. Help with disability claim info.

    preoprn replied to preoprn's topic in Legal

    I met with the attorney and he gave me 6 cases! He went through exactly what he wants and gave me examples of what he needs. He knows that I have never done it before and he said we will get through...

  17. Help with disability claim info.

    preoprn replied to preoprn's topic in Legal

    OK, so it sounds like he would expect these questions and I won't look stupid if I ask them. Thanks

  18. Help with disability claim info.

    preoprn replied to preoprn's topic in Legal

    Thanks sirI! My next problem is - what is he going to be wanting from me? I know what to look for med. mal. wise but as for social security disability, and disability in general, I'm not so sure. He...

  19. Help with disability claim info.

    preoprn replied to preoprn's topic in Legal

    Thanks sirI. I remember that now from class, I must have just really stressed out! I really appreciate you putting it all in perpective. He actually said that he has 5 or 6 cases that he wants me to...

  20. Observing in court

    preoprn replied to Bluehair's topic in Legal

    Hi Bluehair. I have been wondering the same thing. I was told to go down to the court and ask to see the docket for the day, pick one and sit in. I tried to find it online without any luck. I'm not...

  21. Introduction Letter

    preoprn replied to wooh's topic in Legal

    sirI, I would love to get an idea of what I could do differently in my letter also. Would you mind letting me know also?

  22. Estimatation of hours to review a case?

    preoprn posted a topic in Legal

    If an attorney wants you to estimate the time it will take you to review a case, what is the average amount of hours spent? I know this can vary a lot, but what would an average be? Since this will be...

  23. Estimatation of hours to review a case?

    preoprn replied to preoprn's topic in Legal

    Sorry, I meant

  24. Is it worth it?

    preoprn replied to Bluehair's topic in Legal

    congratulations bluehair, way to

  25. Doing some homework...

    preoprn replied to Bluehair's topic in Legal

    I would like a copy of that article