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  • mdweb.com (links to General Healthcare Sites
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    • Hematology

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    • Iatrogenic Injuries

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    • Immunology

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  • ama-assn.org Infectious Diseases

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  • theangrypharmacist.com
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    • Obstetrics Gynecology

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  • accesspub.com
  • Carol.com (Compares Providers and Services)
  • Medical Spending by Region

    • Medical Terminology

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  • A service of the U.S. national Library of Medicine
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  • National Stroke Association
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  • Medicare Comparison Site

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    • Plastic Surgery

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    • Podiatry

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    • Preventive Medicine

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    • Psychiatry

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    March/April 2007

    The $1.7 million sponge — how I did it: records, expert, consultant were key

    By J. Robert Stansbury, JD
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    Debate rekindled over what constitutes a “certified” legal nurse consultant, entities spar over best approach

    The Gist
    • Nurses and attorneys should know the differences in certification programs.

    By Dan Clifford, Publisher, and Rose Clifford, Editor
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    Why anesthesia records are so difficult to read

    The Gist
    • Anesthesia records are hard to read because of charting limitations.

    By Pat Iyer, RN, MSN, LNCC
    © The Medical-Legal News

    Questions to Pat Bemis at pbemis@cfl.rr.com

    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    Today’s challenges for the nurse consultant in case management

    By Maureen J. Orr, RN, BS, LNCC, CCM, QRP
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    Focus on: Knee Injuries

    By Pat Iyer, RN, MSN, LNCC 
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    Foundational concepts of the legal EHR

    By Carol Ann Quinsey, RHIA, CHPS
    © American Health Information Management Association 2007

    Demystifying the RAI and MDS, tools for the well-being of the nursing home patient

    By Frances W. “Billie” Sills, RN, MSN, ARNP
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    Odd behavior behind the wheel not always a DUI

    The Gist 
    • More diabetics in the U.S. means more incidents, medical complications and cases.

    By Marcia Elliott, RN, CDE, CLNC
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    E-charting: one daily user’s perspective

    The Gist
    • Medical record reviewers are an asset when one is attempting to navigate medical records created by e-charting. LNCs must stay familiar with such systems.

    By S. J. Winsor, RN, CCRN, CLNC
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    Nurse consultant with 15 cases under her belt — and no formal training — shares

    By Dan Clifford, Publisher
    © The Medical-Legal News

    Though not always suitable as expert witnesses, LNCs can be utilized as fact witnesses

    By Stephen J. Isaacs, JD
    © 2007 The Medical-Legal News

    Milazzo Institute settles $3 million infringement lawsuit against an LNC company

    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    The Gist
    • Use credentials properly when marketing or teaching.

    Newsspots

    Research focus on: Stroke

    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    Standard field sobriety tests do not accurately measure driver impairment

    By Stephen J. Isaacs, JD
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    Software for nurse consultants, life care planners: What to look for, demand

    By Sharon M. Martino, RN
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    Surviving tort reform: Changes in law in Florida have affected lawyers, consultants

    By Kathleen Sesco, RN, BSN, MHA
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    An attorney’s view: Advice on using a legal nurse consultant

    By Timothy D. Lange, JD
    © 2007 Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys

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    Editorials by Rose Clifford, RN, editor
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    Improving web visibility on the cheap — tips from a rookie

    By The Rev. Corinna Olson
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

    When doctors err: Will caps do extra harm?

    By Rose Clifford, Editor
    © The Medical-Legal News 2007

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