What is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC)?

 

It is a Registered Nurse who is certified in the specialty of reviewing medical records and educating the client on standards of care in the healthcare system. 

Services CLNC’s can provide:

 

• Reviewing medical records for merit

• Education on standards of care.

• Assist in locating expert witnesses

• Researching authoritative literature on case related topics

• Development of interrogatories

• Develop case reports to highlight medical issues. 

• Assist in determining what documents and records are needed in the request for production.

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Why choose a CLNC vs MD or reviewing with only the legal team?

CLNC’s know the ins and outs of the hospital, there is nothing like having someone who reviews patient care everyday review your case. We  assist in identifying the gaps in the medical records that only medical personnel can see. CLNC’s are more cost efficient than using only Medical Doctors to review cases. CLNC’s can help create a focused review for the Medical Doctor when you do need them.  

 

What kinds of cases can a CLNC consult on?

• Medical Malpractice

• Personal Injury

• Toxic tort or environmental cases

• Workers compensation cases 

• Products Liability 

• Any Medical case where you need assistance reviewing medical records and need research into the injury of clients.