Frequently Asked Questions
A Certified Legal Nurse Consultant is a registered nurse or nurse practitioner who has successfully mastered the rigorous CLNC certification program developed by the company that pioneered the field of legal nurse consulting. A CLNC has the expertise to quickly pinpoint and interpret medical and nursing issues in any case involving health, illness, or injury.
While the attorney is the legal expert, the CLNC is the expert on the healthcare system and its inner workings. Nowhere else will you find this level of cost-effective expertise for reviewing medical records and understanding the subtleties of the healthcare system.
From the moment a potential case comes in, the CLNC becomes an invaluable asset by identifying the relevant medical issues, screening the case for merit, and providing up to 30 CLNC services relevant to your case.
The services of a CLNC is far more cost-effective than those of a physician. As the healthcare provider who is face to face with the patient everyday, the CLNC can educate you about a wide range of medical and nursing issues. This knowledge saves you time and money when working with expensive medical experts.