FAQ

What is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC)?

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

Why do attorney's need CLNC's?

While the attorney is the legal expert, the CLNC is the expert on healthcare system  and it's inner workings. Nowhere else will the legal professional have access to this level of cost-effective expertise for reviewing medical records and understanding and communicating the terminology and subtleties of the health care system.

When should an attorney call a CLNC?

From the moment a potential case comes in, the CLNC becomes an invaluable asset by identifying the medical issues, screening the case for merit, making sense out of voluminous amounts of cryptic medical records and providing 30 other CLNC services relevant to the case.

Why should a attorneys consult with a CLNC if they're already using a MD?

The services of a CLNC are far more cost effective than those of a physician. Because RN's are the only health care providers who are fact-to-face with the patient everyday, the CLNC can educate the attorney about a wide range of basic medical issues. The CLNC saves time and money otherwise spent on expensive medical experts.

Can a CLNC help attorneys locate testifying experts?

Yes. As an insider in the healthcare system, CLNC's work with and have access to MD's and RN's representing every medical and nursing specialty, as well as forensic experts nationwide who are qualified to testify. Many CLNC's are also available to testify to the nursing issues involved in the case.