Expertise
462 Bleeding to Death after Delivery – Jill Guenther
If you are an LNC or malpractice attorney, you will surely come across cases in the very high-risk area of labor and delivery obstetrics. Jill Gunther, a highly experienced clinical nurse in this area, breaks down the major risks and how to prevent them. In many areas, obstetrics has evolved technologically, but Jill questions whether…
Read More461 Peritonitis – abdominal catastrophe – Stephen Cohen
Dr. Stephen Cohen, a highly respected and experienced specialist in the GI tract, has visited this podcast a number of times. Today, he shares his perspectives on medical-legal issues connected with diverticulosis and other medical issues. He emphasizes that because of the length of the intestinal system and complexity of colorectal surgery, a certain percentage…
Read More459 High Risk Babies in a High Risk Area – Joan Earley
Anyone who’s had close contact with a newborn baby thinks they know how fragile they can be. Joan Earley, neonatal nurse for 30 years, who is also an LNC, will take you deeper into the intricate world of neonatal medicine, a world in which high-level communication, coordination of functions, a well-established chain of command, and…
Read More458 The LNC Role with Cancer Care Malpractice Cases – Susan Haibeck
Working on a cancer malpractice suit provides special challenges for legal nurse consultants. As in all potential legal cases, attorneys come to LNCs for their expertise, and that requires special attention to discerning in which of several possible areas the error occurred. It also means being able to assign responsibility among a host of medical…
Read More455 Rehabilitation Nursing Challenges – Ana Ramirez
The rehabilitation nurse has unique challenges in the clinical world. She or he, in addition to general medical considerations, must assess patients for mobility, ability to eat, and potential for skin deterioration. She interfaces with dieticians, physical and speech therapists, and other rehab personnel. Ana Ramirez, who is both a rehab nurse and an LNC,…
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