What is a Legal Nurse Consultant?
A Legal Nurse Consultant is a Registered Nurse who has been specially trained to use their knowledge,critical thinking skills and experience to assist in medically related matters. Legal Nurse Consultants are involved in both plaintiff and defense cases.
What is the difference between a consulting nurse and a testifying expert?
The consulting nurse is not expected to testify but consults with the attorney- client behind the scenes. The consulting nurse reviews and analyzes all aspects of the case, this work product is generally not discoverable and there is no limit on the scope of consultation.
The testifying expert is expected to testify in depositions or trial, their work is discoverable, and their testimony is restricted to areas of professional expertise.