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College online courses are costly, result in high drop-out rate, report says - Vallejo Times-Herald

College online courses are costly, result in high drop-out rate, report says - Vallejo Times-Herald | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
College online courses are costly, result in high drop-out rate, report says
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In total, the reports examines costs and consequences of students taking many of their courses through a computer screen rather than in a classroom.
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EMT: License to care - EMS1.com

EMT: License to care - EMS1.com | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
EMT: License to care
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Nurse practitioners or advanced practice nurses (APN) generally start out with a Bachelor of Nursing degree, then have further training and education to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
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Health board takes legal advice over travellers in hospital car park - South Wales Argus

Health board takes legal advice over travellers in hospital car park - South Wales Argus | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
South Wales Argus Health board takes legal advice over travellers in hospital car park South Wales Argus HEALTH bosses are taking legal advice to try to solve a problem with travellers who have taken up around 65 spaces in a car park which serves...
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Birth Injury Lawsuit Settles for $4 Million | Farmington Hills Legal Examiner | Farmington Hills Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer

Birth Injury Lawsuit Settles for $4 Million | Farmington Hills Legal Examiner | Farmington Hills Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
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A scary case where poor delivery of a child led to the permanent damage for life.  These cases are so sad because we trust that doctors will make the right choice based on the evidence given to them.  Legal nurse consultants can help victims in these cases.

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Medical Malpractice: Family practitioners have greater than 75% chance of being sued - Young Moore and Henderson P.A., Attorneys at Law - Raleigh, NC

Medical Malpractice: Family practitioners have greater than 75% chance of being sued - Young Moore and Henderson P.A., Attorneys at Law - Raleigh, NC | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
A recent study published in BMJ Open provided a systematic review of medical malpractice lawsuits filed against primary care physicians in the United States, Australia, France and Canada.[1]  The study aimed to quantify the reasons why...
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

This article explains why family pracitioners have a 75 percent chance of having a malpractice suit brought against them in their career.  These numbers are huge and the millions spent on insurance to protect themselves lead to higher rates for everyone.  Yet in some cases, these malpractices are just.  The article lists the reasons why these malpractices occur.  If you are interested in legal nurse consuilting, then please review the program

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How doctors’ malpractice fears cost you

How doctors’ malpractice fears cost you | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
The more your doctor worries about getting sued, the more you’ll end up spending on medical tests, according to a new study.
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A worrisome doctor is a good doctor, for you and even him.  The fear of malpractice drives this.  Health care costs rise due to this. Extra tests and higher charges to cover possible lawsuit are all a reality that is built into the patient's fee.  If you are interested in a career in legal nursing, then please review our program.

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The Legal Nurse as Expert Witness

Legal Nurse Consultants frequently practice in the role of the expert witness in nursing malpractice cases. This is a special role that focuses on the legal ...
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Legal Nurse Consultants can play the role of expert witness in many situations.  This video looks at the role of a legal nurse consultant in these situations and what they do.  If you are interested in learning more about legal nursing, then please review the program.

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Almost 100 Percent Of Nurses Observe Risky Shortcuts During Delivery

Almost 100 Percent Of Nurses Observe Risky Shortcuts During Delivery | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
By: By Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer Published: 07/25/2013 10:05 AM EDT on LiveScience Most doctors, midwives and nurses who help deliver babies have observed their colleagues taking shortcuts or engaging in behavior that could compromise...
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This is scary that these shortcuts are taken.  A good artifle for those training in legal nursing.

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Understanding Addiction: Why I Only Need Two Drinks and You Need Eight | In Their Own Words | Big Think

Understanding Addiction: Why I Only Need Two Drinks and You Need Eight | In Their Own Words | Big Think | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
If your mother was stressed during pregnancy, then you have a higher probability of being an addict when you grow up. 
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What is addiction and how does it affect a person?  Addiction Counseling looks to understand why addicted people need more than less.

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Invasive Staphylococcus aureus Infections Associated with Pain Injections and Reuse of Single-Dose Vials — Arizona and Delaware, 2012

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The reuse of single dose vials can cause outbreaks.  These cases can become cases for legal nurse consultants to work.

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Innovation Excellence | The Medical Innovation Bill

We are living in an increasingly litigious age. The number of lawsuits brought against the British National Health Service has doubled in the last four years.
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Britain wishes to protect doctors who wish to use innovation when needed but many do not because they fear legal reprucussions.   To learn more, read the article and to learn more about the program in legal nursing, click on the link.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.: Lawyers challenge new law on medical malpractice - Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.: Lawyers challenge new law on medical malpractice - Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
Five lawyers filed separate lawsuits in state and federal courts on Monday in an effort to overturn a new law designed to better protect doctors facing medical malpractice lawsuits.
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#medicalmalpractice #legalnurseconsults #healthcarelaw Legal nurse consultants are challenging a new healthcare law on medical malpractice in Florida.  

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Penile Implant\'s 8-Month Erection Problem, Patient Sues Urologist

Penile Implant\'s 8-Month Erection Problem, Patient Sues Urologist | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
A man in Delaware is suing his urologist for \'botching\' his penile implant procedure which left him with an 8-month permanent erection.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

Courses in legal nursing can prepare nurses for malpractice cases.  Cases such as this are only an example of the many cases one may face in this field.

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October 24, 2013 11:32 AM
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Lawsuit Updates: Maxim Healthcare Wage & Hour - LawyersandSettlements.com

Lawsuit Updates: Maxim Healthcare Wage & Hour - LawyersandSettlements.com | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
Lawsuit Updates: Maxim Healthcare Wage & Hour
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Maxim Healthcare Services is a nationwide provider of in-home medical care services.
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Nurse consultant helps attorneys win cases - Star Community Newspapers

Nurse consultant helps attorneys win cases
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... largest legal nurse consulting education company.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

#nurseconsultant #whatisalegalnurseconsultant #whatislegalnursing  Great article on how legal nurse consultants can help lawyers win cases.

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Preparing for Medical Malpractice Legal Action

Preparing for Medical Malpractice Legal Action | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
With a rise in medical malpractice cases, it is important that your firm be visible to prospective clients Make your firm visible to victims of malpractice.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

A good article for Certifed Legal Nurse Consultants.  If you are interested in learning more about legal nurse consulting, then please review our program.  With so many malpractices, lawyers are looking for good legal nurse consultants to help with their cases

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September 25, 2013 1:20 PM
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The Most Stupid Five Medical Mistakes

The Most Stupid Five Medical Mistakes | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
1- Joan Morris (a pseudonym) is a 67-year-old woman admitted to a teaching hospital for cerebral angiography. The day after that procedure, she mistakenly...
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

Here are some scary cases of malpractice at a very high level of incompetence.  Legal nurse consultants may very well find themselves in these ty pes of cases.  Legal nurses can give critical insight into cases involving healthcare and medical procedure for attorneys.

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Diagnostic errors are lead cause of medical liability payouts - amednews.com

Diagnostic errors are lead cause of medical liability payouts - amednews.com | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
More attention should be given to the complex patient safety problem of mistakes in diagnosis, experts say.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

The higest and most crucial error in medicial payouts is diagnostic errors.  These type of errors lead to a variety of medical malpractice suits.  This is why so many doctors are so careful in their analysis with second opinions.  This is an interesting article for legal nurse consultants.

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Doc Can Be Sued for Not Warning Patient of Treatment’s Risks

Doc Can Be Sued for Not Warning Patient of Treatment’s Risks | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
If a doctor fails to warn a patient of the potential risks associated with a particular treatment, he can be sued for malpractice
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Patients are ultimately  the one's in charge.  Yet a doctor still must share all pertinent information, negative included, if a patient decides to go one way or the other.  Legal Nurses play a key role in defending doctors or testifying against them in some cases where full disclosure to a patient is not given.

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July 31, 2013 3:07 PM
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Why Legal Nursing As A Career?

Many nurses perform their duties at a high level for the physical care of patients. Their knowledge of medical procedure and health care make them experts in...
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

This is an excellent video describing and explaining what a legal nurse consultant does and how to become certified as a legal nurse consultant.  The video introduces you to the American Institute of Health Care Professionals as organization that can help one acheive certification

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July 26, 2013 3:47 PM
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The Cause Of 1 In 4 Surgery Errors

The Cause Of 1 In 4 Surgery Errors | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
By: By Bahar Gholipour, Staff Writer Published: 07/26/2013 09:07 AM EDT on LiveScience Technology or equipment issues cause one in four operating room errors, and device checks before surgery could prevent some of them, a new study finds.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

This is a good article about how lack of proper use of technology can lead to errors in surgery.  Those interested in Legal Nursing, should also find this article interesting

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July 22, 2013 2:22 PM
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Skeptical Scalpel: Who is at fault if a patient doesn't follow up?

Skeptical Scalpel: Who is at fault if a patient doesn't follow up? | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
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Do you think a physian or hospital should be held responsbile if a patient does not attend follow ups?  Legal Nursing plays a central role in these cases.

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July 9, 2013 3:00 PM
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Stay out of court with proper documentation : Nursing2013

Stay out of court with proper documentation : Nursing2013 | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
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How many times does ill preparation and improper documentation cause problems in court? It is essential in the field of Legal Nursing to keep good paperwork and documentation for your case.

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Attorneys challenge constitutionality of new law dealing with patient privacy

Attorneys challenge constitutionality of new law dealing with patient privacy | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
Attorneys from around the state joined forces on Monday to file legal challenges on the constitutionality of “ex parte communications” authorized by Florida Sen
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

With Florida allowing defense attorneys in medical cases to speak with the physician of the patient, new appeals and court cases will erupt. Legal nursing will also find itself in new territory with these new laws.

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Ohio AG announces rise in complaints about nursing home abuse, neglect | Legal Newsline

Ohio AG announces rise in complaints about nursing home abuse, neglect | Legal Newsline | Legal Nurse Consultant | Scoop.it
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 #onlinelegalnursing  The Legal News Line, an online legal nursing site, announced that complaints of abuse in nursing homes is on the rise.   Ohio DA General Mike DeWine states that he will put an end to this abuse.

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