Legal Nurse Consulting: Principles and PracticeJulie Brewer Bogart, American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Edited by a seasoned Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC), this reference is for nurses who provide consultative services, both in-house and independently, to attorneys, insurance companies, risk management departments, government agencies, and others. It examines the roles of LNCs in a variety of practice environments and legal areas. Designed to meet the needs of both novices and advanced practitioners, Legal Nurse Consulting: Principles and Practice focuses on the skills, processes, and information requisite to quality LNC practice. Written and reviewed by experienced, practicing LNCs, chapters include topics such as: |
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Contents | 4 |
The History and Evolution of Legal Nurse Consulting | 5 |
Chapter | 6 |
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