Expertise
474 How to Defuse an Angry Attorney – Steve Catchick
You pick up the phone, and an angry attorney starts shouting about his bill or an expert witness report, or something else that has his blood boiling? How can you defuse him? How can you turn an “I lose you lose” situation into a mutual win?
This area is Steve Catchick’s specialty, and he joins us in a podcast that you’ll want to listen to and/or read more than once.
Steve uses an acronym, BREAD: Behavior, Rapport, Empathy, Assertiveness, and Detachment. He thoroughly describes each of these terms, with specific examples of how to achieve them.
473 The Wonderful World of Drugs in Anesthesia – Michelle Gaines
In terms of drugs, the world of anesthesiology can be mystifying to the outside world. Michelle Gaines, an expert nurse anesthesiologist, breaks down different aspect of drug use in anesthesiology, from legal to illegal. She explains the delicacy of mixing drugs to bring a patient out of anesthesia and explains while, though it is rare,…
Read More471 Nurse Anesthesiologist – Who is at the Head of the Bed – Michelle Gaines
An LNC must understand the specific nature of the roles different kinds of medical practitioners play in clinical settings. The subcategories of those who practice anesthesia have been undergoing rapid changes and evolution. New terminology may baffle the LNC reading medical data. Michelle Gaines, certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), who is also an LNC, provides…
Read More468 Life Cycle of the Emergency Department & the LNC with Kaitlynn Williamson
For non-medical people, the ER environment looks dramatic and exciting. For nurses in the ER, some of that drama occurs, but the true rewards come from being able to help people who are in a condition of crisis by correctly managing their injuries and offering comfort. Kaitlynn Williamson, an LNC and a certified emergency nurse…
Read More466 Preeclampsia – High Risk Clinical and Legal Complication- Kimmara Jackson
In the area of high-risk pregnancies, preeclampsia poses special challenges. Kimmara Jackson, a highly experienced OB nurse and legal nurse consultant, provides a detailed analysis of how this condition is treated. Pregnant women with preeclampsia have the risk of high blood pressure, decreased kidney function, and seizures. Typically, they are confined to their hospital beds…
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