FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does a Legal Nurse Consultant differ from a paralegal?

LNCs bring their nursing expertise and medical knowledge to the legal team to optimize case outcomes. Legal nurse consulting is considered a specialty practice of the nursing profession. Legal Nurse Consulting and Paralegal are two distinct professions, each with an important role in the medical-legal arena.

What benefits do legal nurse consultants bring to the litigation team?

Knowledge: The legal nurse consultant has a thorough understanding of medical issues and trends related to the total litigation process. Utilizing a solid nursing background and knowledge of healthcare standards, the LNC can strategically identify strengths and weaknesses of a case. This information is then custom-designed for the attorney, the client, and the jury.

Experience: The legal nurse consultant has a wealth of clinical experience. In addition to their clinical background, LNCs possess experience and skill in the interpretation of medical records, documents, and medical-legal issues.

Resourcefulness: The legal nurse consultant possesses a network of medical and professional resources and contacts.

Cost-effectiveness: The knowledge, experience and resourcefulness LNCs bring to the litigation team also allows for faster medical record evaluation with greater accuracy and depth. The LNC can also identify and locate the appropriate expert to streamline the process, saving both time and money.

Where do I find a qualified LNC?

The St. Louis Chapter AALNC has members from many specialty areas of the nursing profession. For more information, please contact us at: LegalNurseConsultants@aalncstlouis.org.