The scope of outpatient care has expanded within the last decade or so, as has the volume and complexity of medical interventions. Same-day surgeries and services are examples of the latest shifts in the healthcare [...]
"What is SBAR and how is it used in nursing? SBAR is a simple-to-use, structured form of communication that enables information to be transferred accurately between people." Note-taking is a primary skill that we all [...]
A sentinel event denotes any unanticipated event in a healthcare setting that can result in death or serious physical or psychological injury to a patient, which is unrelated to the natural course of the patients' [...]
"Nurse expert witness's work in conjunction with attorneys, paralegals, and others involved in the legal process. The LNCs scope of work does not include the practice of law or the functions of paralegals. Professional nursing [...]
"Legal nurse consultants can be just as if not more effective as expert witnesses, than doctor’s. The lower cost of an LNC in certain cases also allows an attorney to move forward with less substantial [...]
Defense Medical Exams (DME’s) are a vital component of personal injury litigation. In legal cases, defense counsels will use a DME as a weapon to take advantage of their clients. Want to know how to [...]