Monthly Archives: July 2012

Leapfrog’s Report – Half of U.S Hospitals Graded C or Below for Patient Safety

The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s leading non-profit promoting transparency and patient safety in hospitals, released its first-ever alarming report highlighting the country’s best hospitals and warning against the worst. The report is a bold step forward to educate consumers by … Continue reading

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Clinical Practice Guidelines – Physician Non-Compliance

Physicians are expected to adhere to certain standards of treatment in their medical practices. These clinical practice guidelines of appropriate treatment are developed by health care experts and professional organizations and are typically understood to set the minimum standard of … Continue reading

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The Medical Expert Witness – A Legal Nurse Consultant’s Role in Litigation

A medical expert witness is a professional who has a specialized background and expertise that qualifies them to credibly testify on legal cases which include medical-related cases such as personal injury, medical malpractice and workers’ compensation. Medical experts are qualified according … Continue reading

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5 Reasons ICU Nurses Make Preeminent Legal Nurse Consultants

ICU Nurses are trained to care for patients in critical condition.  An ICU nurses’ expertise; training and skills make for a preeminent LNC.  ICU Nurses are responsible for evaluating and monitoring readings, communications between all healthcare professionals and a patients’ … Continue reading

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