DisceRN. RNment, LLC Certified Legal Nurse Consultants

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1 DisceRN RNment, LLC Certified Legal Nurse Consultants 1

2 Cell Phones 2

3 Et ipsa scientia potestas est Knowledge itself is power 3

4 Mission statement: Our mission is to do everything we can to help the lawyer and see that they have everything they need. 4

5 Discernment noun 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands; 2. delicate discrimination; 3. perception of that which is obscure 4. the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations 5. the trait of judging wisely and objectively WordNet 3.0, 2006 by Princeton University. 5

6 Information folder: Curriculum Vitae Fee schedule Sample report Sample timeline 6

7 Why use a CLNC? 7

8 Why use a CLNC? Uniquely qualified Save time and money Intimate knowledge of health care system Service Risk free guarantee Over 300 active and current physicians, pharmacists, and nurses in our data base. 8

9 Return on Your Investment 9

10 LNC Role distinct from the Paralegal and Legal Assistant An LNC s s primary role is to evaluate, analyze and render informed opinions on the delivery of health care and the resulting outcomes. 10

11 Type of Cases LNCs Review: Medical and dental malpractice Personal injury Toxic torts Product liability Workers compensation Disability Criminal cases with forensic findings Risk management 11

12 Services: Screen cases Analyze records Assess damages 12

13 Services: Literature research and summarize medical literature Prepare chronologies of events Prepare deposition and interrogatories Prepare deposition summaries 13

14 Services: Collaborate production requests Serve as fact witness Locate expert witnesses Medical Necessity Audits 14

15 LNC Hotline Free of charge Initial phone consultation is free Additional services are offered at a competitive rate Risk free guarantee 15

16 Resources: 16

17 Our creed: You have a need; we have a job. You have a choice; we are the best choice. You have sensibilities; we are considerate. You have urgency; we are quick. You are unique; we are flexible. You have high expectations; we excel. You have influence; we gain more customers (UCB, 2006). 17

18 Introducing OUR STAFF 18

19 Katie Morales, RN, C, CLNC, BSN NCLEX item writer and reviewer Certified Medical Surgical Nurse Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society 2009 President of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (Atlanta chapter) Atlanta Bar Association Disaster Response Committee and Outreach Sub Committee Director Membership Development GNA, ad hoc committee for Nursing Practice and Reference committee, Chair North Georgia Virtual Chapter Founder Georgia Legal Nurse Consultant Society 19

20 Katie Morales, RN, C, CLNC, BSN 20

21 Rolando Morales, R.Ph. Over 25 years experience Adjunct Faculty Department of Pharmacy Mercer University Contributor to Medical Legal News Author of Two Roles Examined: The Pharmacist s Responsibility in Adverse Reactions and Medication Abuse Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting Retail and hospital experience Staff and manager experience Experience in regulatory affairs and compliance Rolando@discernment.biz 21

22 Rolando Morales, R.Ph. 22

23 Alice House, M.D., FAAFP Certified Medical Director President American Academy of Family Practice Physicians (Georgia Chapter) Faculty at Mercer University 23

24 DisceRNment,LLC What our clients have to say: A A quality response in a timely manner made the difference for my client. Thanks, Katie Robert K. Finnell, The Finnell Firm, PC This service by Ms. Morales was invaluable in preparation for the trial in this case. Timothy J. Burson, Bovis, Kyle & Burch LLC I I have had good experience with Katie Morales. A. Leroy Toliver, R.Ph., Pharm.D., J.D., Toliver and Gainer LLP 24

25 A little company making a big difference World Vision American Red Cross Cross International Safe Choice Medical 25

26 A little company making a big difference American Cancer Society Operation Round up Multiple Sclerosis Society UGA college of Pharmacy CSU alumni fund 26

27 A little company making a big difference American ORT Adopt a mile Shoes for Orphan Souls Operation Christmas Child Children's Health Care Festival of Trees 27

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29 Contact information 29

30 Questions 30

31 Resources American Association of Nurses. (2005). Legal nurse Consulting Scope and Standards of Practice. Retrieved November 30, 2006, from Corner, C. (2007). 10 hot jobs for Retrieved November 18, 2006, from ttp://jobs.aol.com Milazzo, V. (2006). Legal Nurse Consultant's Analysis Spurs Record Settlement. Retrieved November 30, 2006, from Springhouse. (2003). Nurses remain the most-trusted trusted professional Retrieved November 30, 2006, from United Community Bank. (2006). Retrieved May 1, 2006, from 31

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