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What does your nonverbal body language give away?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Pat Iyer

Initially all went well after 45-year-old Mr. Watson (name changed) had surgery. He had an abdominal resection.  However, a few days after surgery, he began to get confused. His confusion progressed. On postoperative day 5, the nurse found him sitting … Continue reading →

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Medical errors: it only takes a moment

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Pat Iyer

Medical errors and accidents can happen in a moment, and forever change a life. One night last year, my husband and I were driving separately down a dark road to our house. I was ahead of him. I heard a … Continue reading →

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The Importance of a Degree in Raising the Credibility of an LNC as an Expert Witness

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Pat Iyer

Legal nurse consultants are in demand today, not just for their research and interpretation skills, but also because of their credibility as expert witnesses in medico legal cases. LNCs are not required to hold a degree – an RN license … Continue reading →

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Why Doctors Should Not Testify to Nursing Standards of Care by Pat Iyer

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Pat Iyer

The Illinois case called Sullivan V. Edward Hospital, 806 NE 645 (Ill. 2004) involved a man who climbed over side rails and was found on the floor with a head injury. The plaintiff attorney supplied a physician as the liability … Continue reading →

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Being Detailed Oriented

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Pat Iyer

When it comes to organizing medical records, being detailed oriented is essential. Medical records come into our legal nurse consulting office all states of organization and disorganization. We organize records before reviewing them or forwarding them to our physician and … Continue reading →

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