Nurse consultants are trained health care professionals who may work in a range of settings, from emergency rooms to doctor’s offices to long-term care facilities. Depending on the specific role and context, the duties of different types of nurse consultants can vary. Legal nurse consultants in particular draw on their knowledge, experience and relevant research to offer an informed clinical … [Read more...] about Types of Nurse Consultants
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Concussions in Teenage Athletes
Although they are classified as mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), concussions can be very serious and should not be underestimated. In particular, concussions in teenage athletes may have lingering impacts, especially if the proper post-concussion protocol is not followed. In the interest of protecting teens from long-term concussion damages, the CDC has released a four-step plan detailing … [Read more...] about Concussions in Teenage Athletes
Common Types of Misdiagnosis Lawsuit Cases
Conditions ranging from cancer to broken bones require prompt and proper treatment to optimize recovery and outcomes. Unfortunately, a delayed or incorrect diagnosis can interfere with a patient receiving the timely treatment they need to regain their health. In a case where negligence or malpractice is believed to have contributed to a negative patient outcome, a misdiagnosis lawsuit may be filed … [Read more...] about Common Types of Misdiagnosis Lawsuit Cases
Services Offered By a Certified Nurse Midwife Expert Witness
A certified nurse midwife provides care services for expecting mothers – throughout pregnancy, during labor & delivery and after birth. They may also offer routine gynecological and reproductive care for women. Like any health care professional, a nurse midwife has a duty to their patients to provide treatment with a reasonable degree of skill and care. If a patient makes a claim that their … [Read more...] about Services Offered By a Certified Nurse Midwife Expert Witness
Examples of Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes
In elder care facilities across the nation, abuse and neglect are sadly all too common. Caretakers have a duty to provide professional, attentive care, and there are federal, state and local laws in place to protect the rights of patients living in these facilities. But even so, issues like understaffing and poor hiring practices can result in patients failing to receive the compassionate care … [Read more...] about Examples of Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes
Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Time
Capable of leaving a patient paralyzed or with some level of motor impairment, spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are very serious. Depending on the extent of the injury and how much of the body is affected, spinal cord injury recovery time can vary. After sustaining an SCI, a patient may choose to file a legal claim if they believe another party was partially or fully at fault for the accident that led … [Read more...] about Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Time
