Expertise
LNP 220 From Actress to Flight Attendant to Nurse to Actress Dr. Candy Campbell
Nurse actress Dr. Candy Campbell went from actress to flight attendant to nurse to actress. She says, “If you have a sick sense of humor you should go to nursing school.” She is an international speaker, award-winning actress, author, film maker and nurse leader. She cofounded an improv company in the San Francisco area and…
Read MoreLNP 219 Failure to Diagnose Cancer: Cutting a Life Short
A failure to diagnose rectal cancer occurred to a Massachusetts man who filed a claim against his primary care physician and surgeon. By the time the cancer was discovered, it had spread from the rectum to both lobes of his liver. The defense denied liability. This case settled in 2018 for $4.8 million. Listen in…
Read MoreLNP 218 Colonoscopies and Colon Cancer What You Need to Know Dr. Stephen Cohen
Dr. Stephen Cohen was the first board-certified colon and rectal surgeon for the Southern Crescent area in Atlanta, Georgia. Many of his patients traveled long distances to receive his high-quality care due to his unique ability to put patients and family at ease during difficult and often stressful times. Dr. Cohen has advanced his leadership…
Read MoreLNP 214 Meditation, Mindfulness and Compassion: What they Will do for You Virginia Sampson
Virginia Sampson studies the science of compassion. Her particular interest has been the effect of compassion on health and also preventing burnout in caregivers. She is a consultant and co-author. Virginia is a full-time caregiver to her husband after his diagnosis with ALS. She is currently a caregiver to her 91-year-old mother with dementia. As a…
Read MoreLNP 209 Demonstrative Evidence: The LNC’s Role
Nurses think visually, a skill that helps legal nurse consultant working with attorneys in preparing demonstrative evidence. How do you use this skill with litigation? Although demonstrative evidence usually refers to exhibits created for use with mediations or trials, it can be used in reports or settlement brochures as well. Listen in as Pat Iyer chats…
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