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A legal nurse consultant assists attorneys by reviewing medical records to identify standards of care issues and deviations. LNCs function under the Scope of Practice governed by the Board of Registered Nurses. They are able to assimilate voluminous medical records, research issues and synthesize the information. With their specialized training, they may act as expert witnesses on standards of care in depositions and trials. They can speak to state and federal regulations governing acute care and long term care facilities. LNCs provide critical information to attorneys to save them time, resources and help develop a persuasive case.

NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses According to NANDA Nurses are Diagnosticians. The diagnostic process in nursing differs from the diagnostic practice in medicine. Nurses based on their assessment formulate a nursing diagnosis. The nursing diagnosis in part is defined as responses to health problems, illness, injuries, or life situations. Nurses then prescribe nursing interventions. Nursing interventions for diagnosis of human responses offer additional ways, besides treating medical problems, that the health of people can be promoted, protected, and restored. The nursing diagnosis is the foundation of nursing care it includes: Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate http://www.nanda.org.

A Life care planner assists attorneys when life changing events affect their clients' ability to achieve their highest level of functioning. This can stem from a catastrophic injury, debilitating illness, or a medical procedure. Life Care Planners write a qualitative and quantitative cost analysis for durable goods and services needed to increase independence. The LCP also emphasizes returning the person's dignity, self respect, and confidence. The process includes collecting subjective and objective data during a home visit, and consulting with the medical team to coordinate on-going care, to support the attorney's client and a winning case. Nurse Life care planners have become a valuable asset to lawyers everywhere.

A Vocational Rehabilitation evaluation and assessment of prevocational skills is done to determine potential for the client to return to previous work capacity or other appropriate job possibilities; job site assessment and modifications needed, work related or transferable skills retraining, needs and potential placement.

An Occupational Therapist assesses and retrains individuals having injuries requiring skills training with adaptive equipment support. This could include assistance with: