When a patient undergoes any type of surgery, they put their health in the hands of the surgeon, nurses and any other medical staff assisting with the procedure. If complications or errors occur before, during or after surgery, resulting issues for the patient may potentially be traced back to negligence or malpractice on the part of an involved healthcare provider. When a patient or their family … [Read more...] about Locate a Reliable Operating Room Nurse Expert Witness Through Cardinal LifeCare
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Expert Vocational Witness: Nurse Consultants & Life Care Planners
If a person is injured and unable to perform their regular work duties, they may require legal assistance in claiming benefits or suing for damages. In such a case, an expert vocational witness can assist the legal team working on either side of the case in several ways. In this article, we’ll discuss how. At Cardinal LifeCare, we offer a team of medical legal experts who provide objective, … [Read more...] about Expert Vocational Witness: Nurse Consultants & Life Care Planners
Types of Nurse Consultants
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
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
