What is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant?
A CLNC consultant is a registered nurse who has successfully mastered the rigorous CLNC Certification Program developed by the company that pioneered the field of legal nurse consulting. The CLNC consultant has the expertise to quickly pinpoint and interpret medical and nursing issues in any case involving health, injury, or illness.
Why Do Attorneys Need Certified Legal Nurse Consultants?
While the attorney is the legal expert, the CLNC consultant is the expert on the healthcare system and its inner workings. Nowhere else will you find this level of cost-effective expertise for reviewing medical records and understanding the subtleties of the healthcare system.
When Should You Call a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant?
From the moment a potential case comes in, the CLNC consultant becomes an invaluable asset by identifying the medical issues, screening the case for merit, and providing 30 CLNC services relevant to your case.
Why Should You Consult with a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant if You’re Already Using an MD?
The services of a CLNC consultant are far more cost-effective than those of a physician. As a healthcare provider who is face-to-face with the patient every day, the Certified Legal Nurse Consultant can educate you about a wide range of medical issues. This knowledge saves you time and money when working with an expensive medical expert.
What can a CLNC do to help you?
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Screen medical cases to eliminate the expense of nonmeritorious lawsuits.
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Analyze electronic medical records, hospital policies and procedures, and interpret their relevance to your case.
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Identify and locate the best medical expert witnesses to strengthen the credibility of your case.
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Develop reports and chronologies to highlight the significant medical events and how they fit into the overall case analysis.
Additional CLNC services that can boost your bottom line:
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Identify adherences to and deviations from the applicable standards of care.
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Assist with discovery by preparing interrogatories and requests for production.
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Detect tampering within medical records.
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Help assess injuries and identify causation issues and contributing factors.
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Attend and report on independent medical examinations.
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Prepare questions for deposition or trial examination (direct or cross).
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Facilitate preparation of exhibits and other demonstrative evidence.
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Research and apply the authoritative medical and nursing literature and standards of care.
About Kate:
Education:
BA: Franklin and Marshall College 1998-2002
BSN: West Virginia School of Nursing 2002-2004
MSN: University of St. Mary 2016-2018
Professional Experience:
RN, L&D, Berkeley Medical Center 2005-2019
NPD Specialist, Nurse Builders 2019-2025
OB Instructor, Blue Ridge CTC 2019-2021
OB Instructor, WV Junior College 2022
Certifications:
Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) 2015-present
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) 2015-present
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) 2017-present
Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety (C-ONQS) 2020-present
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) 2021-present
Inpatient Antepartum Nursing (RNC-IAP) 2022-present
Nursing Professional Development- Board Certified (NPD-BC) 2022-present
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC) 2025-present
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