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Screen or
investigate medical malpractice cases for
merit
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Define the
applicable Standards of Care
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Define
deviations from, and adherences to,
applicable Standards of Care
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Assess the
alleged damages/injuries
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Identify
factors that caused or contributed to the
alleged damages/injuries
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Organize, tab,
and paginate medical records
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Summarize,
translate and interpret medical records
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Identify and
recommend potential defendants
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Conduct
literature search and integrate the
literature and standards/guidelines into the
case analysis
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Research and
analyze validity and reliability of research
studies relied on by all parties
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Identify and
review relevant medical records, hospital
policies and procedures, other essential
documents and tangible items
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Interview
plaintiff and defense clients, key witnesses
and experts
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Consult with
health care providers
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Identify types
of testifying experts needed
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Locate and
interface with expert witnesses
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Analyze and
compare expert witness reports and other
work product
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Communicate
with potential testifying experts
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Prepare
interrogatories
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Review and
draft responses to various legal documents
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Assist in
exhibit preparation
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Prepare
deposition or trial examination (cross or
direct) questions
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Review, analyze
and summarize depositions, including past
testimony
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When relevant,
attend depositions, trials, review panels,
and arbitration and mediation hearings
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Help prepare
witnesses and experts for deposition and
trial
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Develop written
reports for use as study tools by the
attorney
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Coordinate and
attend independent medical examinations
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Develop life
care plans
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Coordinate and
assist in facilitating focus groups or mock
trials
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Prepare and
present in-services on various topics of
interest to attorneys and office staff
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Work within the
scope of practice for a Certified Legal
Nurse Consultant
