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The CLNC is able to work
in the capacity of a testifying expert in the areas in which he/she has
specific professional expertise. The testifying expert testifies to
nursing issues, and standards of care. This testimony is not in lieu of
expert medical testimony.
The following is a
list of services provided when the CLNC is contracted as a consulting
expert:
- Review and screen malpractice cases to assess for merit
- Identify relevant standards of care
- Address any deviations from and adherences to the involved standards of care
- Identify and describe all injuries and medical conditions
- Explain and relate what caused the claimed damages
- Organization of all medical records and other related documents
- Interpret, translate, summarize and analyze medical records so that they are understandable to the attorneys and non-medical involved parties
- Use research when necessary for analysis of medical/health issues, treatment rendered and standards of care
- Insure that all relevant medical records, policies and other documents are obtained for review
- When appropriate, interview and screen experts and involved parties
- Serve as a liaison between any and all involved parties to the case, including: the legal professionals, the health care professionals, and the non-professional participants in the case (which might include the plaintiff or the defendant named in the case)
- Utilize resources available to the CLNC to build up a case and to locate and screen specific experts
- Assist the attorney in preparing interrogatory and deposition questions
- Preparation of responses to involved legal documents and correspondence to be reviewed and signed by the attorney
- Obtain or participate in creation of exhibit preparation
- Review and interpret depositions or testimony for the purpose of building a stronger case
- If appropriate, attend depositions, arbitration meetings, trials and IME's
- Assist the attorney with witness and/or expert deposition and trial preparation
- Create written reports to assist the attorney, hospital, or insurance company in understanding of the medical aspects of the case, thus aiding them to create a strategy to reach resolution
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