What is a Legal Nurse Consultant?
A Legal Nurse Consultant is a Registered Nurse who uses expertise as a health care provider and specialized training to Consult on medical related legal cases. Legal Nurse Consultants assist Attorney's in reading medical records and understanding medical terminology and healthcare issues to achieve the best results for their clients.

A Legal Nurse bridges gaps in the Attorney's knowledge, while the attorney is the expert on legal issues, the Legal Nurse Consultant is the expert on Nursing and the Health Care System.
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