Why Should You Hire a Legal Nurse Consultant?

Because of expertise in medically related issues, a legal nurse consultant can bring the following benefits to the litigation team:

• Experience - The legal nurse consultant has a background of clinical experience, which includes interpretation of medical records, documents, and medical-legal issues.

• Cost Effectiveness - Legal nurse consultants utilize their nursing background and knowledge of healthcare standards to identify strengths and weaknesses of a case.

• Resourcefulness - The legal nurse consultant possesses a network of medical and professional resources and contacts.

• Knowledge - The legal nurse consultant has a thorough understanding of medical issues and trends related to the total litigation process. This information is custom-designed for the attorney, the client, and the jury.

For additional information about LNCs please browse the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants' Web site at www.aalnc.org.

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What is the LNCC Credential?

Nursing specialty certification as a Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC) demonstrates that the legal nurse consultant has met practice experience requirements and has passed an examination testing all areas of legal nurse consulting. LNCCs renew certification every 5 years through continuing education or reexamination and continued practice in the specialty.

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