Frequently Asked Questions

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We offer a wide range of Legal Nurse Consultant services that include:

1. Screen or investigate cases for merit.

2. Define the applicable standards of care.

3. Define deviations from, and adherences to, the applicable standards of care.

4. Assess the alleged damages and/or injuries.

5. Identify factors that caused or contributed the alleged damages and/or injuries.

6. Organize, tab and paginate medical records.

7. Summarize, translate and interpret medical records.

8. Identify and recommend potential defendants.

9. Conduct literature searches and integrate the literature and standards/guidelines into the case analysis.

10. Research and analyze the validity and reliability of research studies relied on by all parties.

11. Identify and review relevant medical records, hospital policies and procedures, other essential documents and other tangible items.

12. Expand the attorney's medical library.

13. Interview clients, key witnesses and experts.

14. Consult with healthcare providers.

15. Identify types of testifying experts needed.

16. Locate and interface expert witnesses.

17. Communicate with potential testifying experts.

18. Analyze and compare expert witness reports and other work products.

19. Serve as a liaison between the attorney and healthcare providers, testifying experts, parties, witnesses and other consultants.

20. Prepare interrogatories.

21. Review and draft responses to various legal documents and correspondence for the attorney's signature.

22. Assist in exhibit preparation.

23. Prepare deposition and trial (cross or direct) questions.

24. Review, analyze and summarize depositions, including past tesitomy.

25. Attend depositions, trials, review panels and arbitration and mediation hearings.

26. Help prepare witnesses and experts for deposition and trial.

27. Develop written reports for use as study tools by the attorney.

28. Coordinate and attend independent medical examinations (IMEs).

29. Coordinate and assist in facilitating focus groups and mock trials.

I am licensed to provide Legal Nurse Testifying and Consulting services in all 50 states. Please contact me should you have any questions.