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“ “Knowledge itself is power”Knowledge itself is power”
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can to help the lawyer and see that can to help the lawyer and see that they have everything they need.they have everything they need.
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Discernment nounDiscernment noun1. the cognitive condition of someone who 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands;understands;2. delicate discrimination;2. delicate discrimination;3. perception of that which is obscure3. perception of that which is obscure4. the mental ability to understand and 4. the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relationsdiscriminate between relations5. the trait of judging wisely and objectively5. the trait of judging wisely and objectivelyWordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University. University.
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Information folder:Information folder: Curriculum VitaeCurriculum Vitae Fee scheduleFee schedule Sample reportSample report Sample timelineSample timeline
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Why use a CLNC?Why use a CLNC?
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LNC Role distinct from the LNC Role distinct from the Paralegal and Legal AssistantParalegal and Legal Assistant
An LNC’s primary role is to evaluate, An LNC’s primary role is to evaluate, analyze and render informed analyze and render informed opinions on the delivery of health opinions on the delivery of health care and the resulting outcomes.care and the resulting outcomes.
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Type of Cases LNCs Review:Type of Cases LNCs Review: Medical and dental malpracticeMedical and dental malpractice Personal injuryPersonal injury Toxic tortsToxic torts Product liabilityProduct liability Workers’ compensationWorkers’ compensation DisabilityDisability Criminal cases with forensic findingsCriminal cases with forensic findings Risk managementRisk management
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Services:Services: Collaborate production requests Collaborate production requests Serve as fact witness Serve as fact witness Locate expert witnesses Locate expert witnesses Medical Necessity AuditsMedical Necessity Audits
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Our creed:Our creed: You have a need; we have a job.You have a need; we have a job.
You have a choice; we are the best You have a choice; we are the best choice.choice.You have sensibilities; we are You have sensibilities; we are considerate.considerate.You have urgency; we are quick.You have urgency; we are quick.You are unique; we are flexible.You are unique; we are flexible.You have high expectations; we excel.You have high expectations; we excel.You have influence; we gain more You have influence; we gain more customers (UCB, 2006).customers (UCB, 2006).
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OUR STAFFOUR STAFF
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Katie Morales, RN, C, CLNC, Katie Morales, RN, C, CLNC, BSNBSN NCLEX item writer and reviewer NCLEX item writer and reviewer Certified Medical Surgical NurseCertified Medical Surgical Nurse Sigma Theta Tau Honor SocietySigma Theta Tau Honor Society 2009 President of the American Association of 2009 President of the American Association of
Legal Nurse Consultants (Atlanta chapter)Legal Nurse Consultants (Atlanta chapter) Atlanta Bar Association Disaster Response Atlanta Bar Association Disaster Response
Committee and Outreach Sub Committee Committee and Outreach Sub Committee 2009 – 2011 Director Membership Development 2009 – 2011 Director Membership Development
GNA, ad hoc committee for Nursing Practice and GNA, ad hoc committee for Nursing Practice and Reference committee, Chair North Georgia Virtual Reference committee, Chair North Georgia Virtual Chapter Chapter
Founder Georgia Legal Nurse Consultant SocietyFounder Georgia Legal Nurse Consultant Society [email protected]@discernment.biz
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Katie Morales, RN, C, CLNC, BSNKatie Morales, RN, C, CLNC, BSN
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Rolando Morales, R.Ph.Rolando Morales, R.Ph.
Over 25 years experience Over 25 years experience Adjunct Faculty Department of Pharmacy Mercer Adjunct Faculty Department of Pharmacy Mercer
UniversityUniversity Contributor to Contributor to Medical Legal NewsMedical Legal News Author of Two Roles Examined: The Pharmacist’s Author of Two Roles Examined: The Pharmacist’s
Responsibility in Adverse Reactions and Medication Responsibility in Adverse Reactions and Medication Abuse Abuse Journal of Legal Nurse ConsultingJournal of Legal Nurse Consulting
Retail and hospital experienceRetail and hospital experience Staff and manager experienceStaff and manager experience Experience in regulatory affairs and compliance Experience in regulatory affairs and compliance
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Rolando Morales, R.Ph.Rolando Morales, R.Ph.
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What our clients have to say:What our clients have to say: “ “A quality response in a timely manner made A quality response in a timely manner made
the difference for my client. Thanks, Katie”the difference for my client. Thanks, Katie”Robert K. Finnell, The Finnell Firm, PCRobert K. Finnell, The Finnell Firm, PC
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““I have had good experience with Katie I have had good experience with Katie Morales.”Morales.”A. Leroy Toliver, R.Ph., Pharm.D., J.D., Toliver A. Leroy Toliver, R.Ph., Pharm.D., J.D., Toliver and Gainer LLP and Gainer LLP
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DisceRNmentDisceRNment, LLCResourcesResources American Association of Nurses. (2005). Legal nurse Consulting American Association of Nurses. (2005). Legal nurse Consulting Scope and Standards of Practice. Retrieved November 30, Scope and Standards of Practice. Retrieved November 30, 2006, from http://nursingworld.org2006, from http://nursingworld.org Corner, C. (2007). Corner, C. (2007). 10 hot jobs for 200710 hot jobs for 2007. Retrieved November . Retrieved November
18,18, 2006, from ttp://jobs.aol.com2006, from ttp://jobs.aol.com Milazzo, V. (2006). Legal Nurse Consultant's Milazzo, V. (2006). Legal Nurse Consultant's Analysis Spurs Record Settlement. Retrieved Analysis Spurs Record Settlement. Retrieved November 30, 2006, from November 30, 2006, from http://myonlinenursingdegree.comhttp://myonlinenursingdegree.com Springhouse. (2003). Springhouse. (2003). Nurses remain the most-trusted Nurses remain the most-trusted
professionalprofessional Retrieved November 30, 2006, from Retrieved November 30, 2006, from
http://www.findarticles.com/http://www.findarticles.com/ United Community Bank. (2006). Retrieved United Community Bank. (2006). Retrieved May 1, 2006, from http://www.ucbi.com May 1, 2006, from http://www.ucbi.com
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