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Upcoming presentations:
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
Chicago, IL
April 5, 2013
An Overview of Brain Injury Lawsuits with Case Examination: Nissen v. Parcellano et al. with copresenters Steven M. Levin, Esq. and Margaret Battersby Black, Esq.
International Council of Nurses
Melbourne, Australia
May 21, 2013
The Impact of Bullying in the Nursing Workforce
New Webinars
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Hospital Acquired Infections Webinar Take the shortcuts provided when you learn how to identify the power people in your life – and use this knowledge to get more business, use your power people for mutual benefit and growth, create the proper powerful environment and communicate more effectively. |
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Electronic Medical Records: How to Navigate Your Way Through the Paper Printouts You want to be able to expedite the review of electronic records. You know that electronic medical record use will increase as more facilities and physician offices invest in this technology. |
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Powerful Discovery Tools through Technology Webinar You want to be able to expedite the review of electronic records. You know that electronic medical record use will increase as more facilities and physician offices invest in this technology. |
New Articles:
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Summary of Clinical Use and Toxicity of Anticoagulant Therapy An anticoagulant is a substance that prevents coagulation; that is, it stops blood from clotting. A group of pharmaceuticals called anticoagulants can be used as a medication for thrombotic disorder. The irony of the disasters that follow anticoagulant mishaps is that most of their use is prophylactic, to decrease the risk of clotting… (read more) |
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Why is Litigation related to Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) on the Rise? With an increased frequency of use of NPWT for complex and difficult wound management, the chance of adverse events is increased. Additionally, because NPWT devices have very specific and somewhat complicated guidelines for use, there is a steep learning curve (as opposed to simpler wound dressings). With the complexity of use of the device, there is greater potential for user error. In November 2009, the FDA issued a warning to healthcare professionals about NPWT… (read more) |
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Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers: The Risks Litigation over hospital-acquired pressure ulcers represents a significant fraction of a medical malpractice attorney’s case load. We frequently receive requests for nursing experts to review liability issues associated with pressure sores. The issues have shifted since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and several private payors began denying reimbursement for care related to hospital-acquired pressure sores ……..(read more) |
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Building Blocks for a Successful Legal Nurse Consulting Practice $37.00 2013 |
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Secrets of Expanding Your Legal Nurse Consulting Business $37.00 2013 |
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How to Get Published $37.00 2013 |
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Safeguard Your Ambulatory Nursing Care Practice $24.95 2012 |
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Medical Legal Aspects of Medical Records, 2nd edition $199.00 2 volumes, casebound, 2010, Lawyers and Judges |
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Legal Nurse Consulting: An Overview 15 Modules on DVDs (8 hours of narrated Powerpoints) Practice Test and Resources Book with copies of all 700+ slides and scripts |
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Writing Handbook for Legal Nurse Consultants $199.00 2 volumes, casebound, 2010, Lawyers and Judges |
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LNC Beginner Pack 5 references, 2010 |
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Medical Malpractice Value Pack 10 references, 2010 |
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Professional Practice Bundle 10 references, 2010 |
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LNC Business Value Pack 5 references, 2006, AALNC |
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Liability Toolkit DVD Pack 5 products, 2010 |
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Falls Value Pack 4 products, 2010 |
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Legal Nurse Consulting: Principles $89.95 casebound, 2010, AALNC/CRC Press |
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Legal Nurse Consulting: Practices $89.95 casebound, 2010, AALNC/CRC Press |
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SBAR: Creating Clear Communication $34.00 ebook, 2010, The Pat Iyer Group |
