Legal Nurse Consultant
Helping Attorneys Link the Pieces between Medical and Legal
About Me
As a legal nurse consultant, I bring a wealth of expertise and a passion for bridging the gap between healthcare and the legal system.
With a Master’s Degree in Nursing and over a decade of experience as a Registered Nurse, I've honed my skills in diverse clinical environments, including emergency, hospice care, home infusion, and nursing education. This background has provided me with a profound understanding of medical terminology, procedures, and patient care standards, essential for evaluating complex medical cases.
In addition to my clinical experience, I possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities crucial for dissecting intricate legal matters and offering informed insights. My meticulous attention to detail ensures accuracy in all aspects of my work, while my exceptional communication skills enable me to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, legal experts, and clients alike.
Combining my clinical expertise with my legal knowledge, I am dedicated to providing valuable support and guidance in legal proceedings, ultimately striving to optimize outcomes for all parties involved.
Joni Alcala RN MSN LNC
The Role of A Legal Nurse Consultant
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Analyzing medical records in nursing and health care malpractice cases
Prepare summarizations of medical and health care records
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Educate the attorney clients on nursing standards of practice
Educate the attorney clients on all facets of nursing and health care delivery
Educate the attorney clients on diagnostic test results
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Identify the elements of negligence in malpractice cases
Identify deviations from the standards of care in malpractice cases
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Assist in the recruitment of qualified expert witnesses for cases
Interview and obtain needed information from patients who the attorney is representing
Work with retained expert witnesses to prepare for testimony
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Assist the entire legal team with the investigate of a potential case
Assist the entire legal team with litigation or defense of an established case
Consult with the attorney client on specific nursing legal and ethical issues
Assist the attorney client with trial preparation
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Consult on product liability cases
Consult on worker’s compensation cases
Consult on personal injury cases
Consult on risk management strategies for organization
How does a Legal Nurse Consultant Help You?
A legal nurse consultant merit report will analyze all the available evidence to determine whether the health care professionals employed the proper standard of care or made a mistake. This enables the malpractice attorney to only retain strong cases, worthy of their investment of time and money.
Medical doctors charge very high fees for analyzing medical records and the reports are usually not as comprehensive or persuasive, plus they take a long time to produce as the doctor’s primary commitment is to his practice. In some types of cases, such as nursing home neglect and abuse, nurses have much more hands-on experience with the policies and procedures that apply. Let’s not forget that legal nurse consultants also work for lower rates than medical doctors.
414.334.0056 joni@medilegalrn.com
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