Frequently Asked Questions
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Legal nurse consultants (or LNCs) are registered nurses who have an in-depth knowledge of both the healthcare and legal systems. They use this unique blend of experience to lend their expertise to attorneys and other legal professionals on a wide variety of cases involving medical files.
According to the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, a legal nurse consultants' primary role is to “evaluate, analyze, and render informed opinions about medical issues, delivery of healthcare and/or health outcomes as they relate to cases or issues within the medical-legal arena."
A legal nurse consultant can efficiently, professionally, and cost-effectively assist legal professionals with their cases involving medical files.
Essentially, they’re trained to do the heavy-lifting when it comes to establishing the merits of a case; manage, interpret, and analyze case files and medical records; develop detailed reports, including summaries, chronologies, and timelines; provide extensive research to identify gaps and advantages; assist with depositions and trials; act as (or screen and prepare) expert witnesses; and serve as a liaison to attorneys, healthcare providers, and their clients.
While testimony in court from a medical doctor (M.D.) is sometimes necessary, in most cases: utilizing a legal nurse consultant is a more cost-effective, time-sensitive, and comprehensive solution.
The fees charged by a doctor may limit the scope and time permitted for reviewing medical files. In contrast, a legal nurse consultant can quickly join a legal team to provide a more complete medical review at a fraction of the cost.
In any instances where an M.D. is required as an expert witness, a legal nurse consultant (or LNC team such as Tara Zacharzuk-Marciano, Ph.D., RN,PLLC) can facilitate finding a qualified doctor within the correct medical specialty.
Hiring a legal nurse consultant is an efficient and cost-effective solution for attorneys and other legal professionals working on cases involving medical files.
Tara Zacharzuk-Marciano, Ph.D., RN, PLLC, offers completely customizable service packages to each and every client.
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