What is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC)?

A CLNC is a registered nurse who has successfully mastered the rigorous CLNC certification program developed by the company that pioneered the field  of legal nurse consulting.  The CLNC has the expertise to quickly pinpoint and interpret medical and nursing issues in any case involving health, illness or injury.

Why do attorneys need CLNC’s?

While the attorney is the legal expert, the CLNC is the expert on the healthcare system and its inner workings.  Nowhere else will you find this level of cost-effective expertise for reviewing medical records and understanding the terminology and subtleties of healthcare.

When should you call a CLNC?

From the moment a potential case comes, the CLNC becomes an invaluable asset by identifying the medial issues screening the case for merit and providing more than 30 CLNC services relevant to your case.

Why Should you Consult with a CLNC if your already using an MD?

The services of a CLNC are far more cost effective than those of a physician.  As the healthcare provider who is face-to-face with the patient everyday, the CLNC can educate you about the wide range of medical issues.  This knowledge saves you time and money when working with medical experts.

Why should I use a CLNC when I have a paralegal?

A CLNC is current in Standards of Care and the inner workings unique to the healthcare system including the hospital, clinics, physician offices as well as other healthcare organizations.  CLNC’s save you time and money by allowing your paralegal to research and address the legal elements of your case.

 

 

 

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