Book Description The Core Curriculum for Legal Nurse Consulting® , Twelfth Edition is a comprehensive outline that identifies the body of knowledge specific to legal nurse consulting. It lists the major topics the legal nurse consultant (LNC) must be familiar with to succeed in this field and also serves as an outline of topics tested on the CLNC® Certification Examination. The Core Curriculum for Legal Nurse Consulting® , Twelfth Edition is written and edited by Vickie L. Milazzo, RN, MSN, JD, with contributions from leading nurse consultants from a variety of practice areas throughout the country. First published by the Institute in 1994, the Core is updated as the legal nurse consulting field evolves and emerges as its own specialty practice of nursing. In just 40 hours Vickie Milazzo delivers her step-by-step blueprint for legal nurse consulting success. The Core Curriculum for Legal Nurse Consulting® textbook also includes 19 educational modules on DVD, and the CLNC® Certification Exam. It is your university at home with the pioneer of legal nurse consulting. This activity provides 40 contact hours for the nurse. Study at your own pace in the comfort of your home or car. - Review the programs as often as you like to master every detail. Experts say repetition is the key to success. - You have 6 months to complete the CLNC® Home-Study Certification Program. - Call the Institute with any questions you have about the CLNC® Certification Program. Complete your CLNC® Certification by sitting for the CLNC® Certification Exam at the Prometric Testing Center (Sylvan Technology Center) near you. One exam fee is included in the cost of the program. Contents Introduction Tips on how to study for the CLNC® Certification Exam The Role of the Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC®) 7 types of legal cases on which you can consult. - Consult behind the scenes and never spend a day in court. - 30 specific services you can provide to attorneys. The Litigation Process The 10 key stages of litigation and your role in each. - Master over 100 basic legal terms. Theories of Liability and Defenses Intentional torts. - Negligence theory. - Strict liability. Personal Injury, Products Liability, Toxic Tort and Workers' Compensation Cases Learn how various legal theories affect your role in products liability, toxic torts, work-related injuries and general personal injury cases. - Understand your role as a CLNC® in each type of cases. How to Screen Medical-related Cases Effectively and Efficiently 4 legal elements you must know to analyze a case. - Complete your initial screening opinion within 5 hours with our simple-to-use screening form. - Apply the 11 essentials of effective screening. - Quickly spot more than 50 types of defensible cases. - Recognize more than 30 plaintiff alert situations. - PLUS: Hands-on case evaluation workshop. Comprehensive Case Evaluation Strategies and Report Writing Techniques 40 report writing strategies for presenting your opinions professionally and with confidence. - 70 plaintiff allegations and common defenses. How to Detect Tampering in a Medical Record Evaluate 8 legal implications of tampering. - Recognize 15 tampering alert signals. - Apply 5 tampering detection techniques. How to Research Medical-related Cases Use your home computer as a powerful research tool. - Select and access the best authoritative information from databases, information brokers and the Internet. Standards of Care Research 7 required sources for standards of care. - Use 5 key steps for analyzing policies and procedures. The CLNC®'s Role in Managed Care Litigation Carve a lucrative niche in this exploding litigation field. - Understand the legal theories of liability and defenses in cases involving managed care organizations (MCOs). Helping Attorneys with Discovery Assist your attorney-client with 6 methods of discovery. - Implement 11 guidelines for drafting discovery. Helping Attorneys Develop Demonstrative Evidence Learn how to work with a graphics consultant on behalf of the attorney. - Assist the attorney with applying 10 types of demonstrative evidence to any type of case. The Role of the Nurse as a Testifying Expert Master 100 testifying strategies to assist your attorney-client in prepping expert witnesses. - 50 ways to anticipate opposition tactics. - PLUS: Dramatic excerpts from actual video depositions. Locating and Working with Testifying Experts 9 sources for finding qualified testifying experts. - 7 steps for working effectively with experts. How to Formulate and Negotiate Contracts 30 essential contract clauses with 50 examples. - 11 "red flag" terms to avoid. - PLUS: Sample contracts and letters for subcontractors, experts and attorney-clients. Legal and Ethical Issues Avoid conflicts of interest. - Understand confidentiality issues affecting the CLNC®. How to Develop an Action-Oriented Marketing Strategy Develop your ideal promotional package. - 12 proven methods for locating attorney-c