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Alleged
Failure to Recognize and Report Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage:
The
Role of the Hospital Legal Nurse Consultant in the Defense
Rosemarie
Braz, BS RN LNCC CPHRM and Patricia
Iyer RN MSN LNCC (Editor)
18
pages, softbound
2001,
AALNC
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Also for sale
as part of our LNC Works
Package and LNC Beginner
Package.
Written by experienced
LNCs, this case study contains valuable information that help
you conserve your time, money, and energy as an LNC, and enhance
your value. The LNC who actually handled the case takes you through
the entire process, from the initial client interview through
the final report. She provides definitive guidelines you can use
in your own practice, including:
• evaluating
the case's merit
• communicating with the attorney and plaintiff
• researching the medical literature preparing
the deposition
• reviewing medical records and other documents
• using experts
• developing timelines and other trial exhibits
• creating the final report
Alleged Failure
to Recognize and Report Retroperitoneal Hemmorrhage demonstrates
the activities of an LNC in a hospital risk management department.
It presents the application of risk management strategies, including
the initial family concern, interviews with the staff, subsequent
visits with the patient and family, and assistance in the defense
development.
Table
of Contents
I.
Introduction: The Role of a Hospital Legal Nurse Consultant in
an Alleged Medical Malpractice Case
II. Case History
III. The Legal Nurse Consultant as a Risk Manager
The LNC’s Role as a Risk Manager. Qualifications and Education.
Employment Opportunities. The LNC Employed Within Hospital and/or
Healthcare System Settings.The LNC Employed Within Physicians’
Offices and Ambulatory Care Settings.
IV. The Hospital LNC’s Role in the Johnson Case
Initial Notice from Hospital Staff and the Family Meeting. The
Investigation Process
V. Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage: Reviewing the Literature
VI. Meeting with Staff Members
VII. Writing the Report
VIII. Taking Further Action
IX. Reporting a Claim and Responding to Plaintiff’s Actions
X. Mediating and Resolving the Case
XI. Closing the File
Appendix. Glossary of Terms. References. Suggested Reading.
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