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LEGAL NURSE CONSULTING PRINCIPLES Third Edition LEGAL NURSE CONSULTING PRINCIPLES Third Edition Edited by Ann M. Peterson, EdD, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, LNCC Lynda Kopishke, MSN, RN, LNCC Associate Editors Teddylen A. Guffey, MHSA, BSN, RN, LNCC Marilyn R. Mason, RN, LNCC Luanne Trahant, MSN, RN, LNCC Margaret S. Wacker, RN, PhD Boca Raton London New York CRC Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33487-2742 © 2010 by American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants CRC Press is an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa business No claim to original U.S. Government works Version Date: 20140310 International Standard Book Number-13: 978-1-4398-8258-0 (eBook - PDF) This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. 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Peterson Th is edition refl ects the team eff ort of many contributors working long hours to produce a book that will provide a foundation for LNCs, attorneys, and others involved in the litigation process of health care issues. Th e authors provided countless hours, sharing their expertise, to the diffi cult labor-intensive process of revising or writing new chapters. Th e reviewers provided excellent feedback to help shape the chapters as being comprehensive, yet practical. Th e associate editors were key managers, providing feedback and guidance, while moving the project forward. Th e AALNC Board of Directors has provided continued vision, support, and resources over the past three years to ensure this publication would be available for all nurses practicing in the medical-legal arena. It refl ects the mission of our association and we are proud to present it to you. Th e staff at AALNC provided support and encouragement while assisting in keeping the lines of communication open and keeping the project on course. I particularly want to thank our families, who have supported the often arduous and time- consuming eff orts spent in coordinating the project. Your patience and encouragement through- out this project lightened the task of bringing this book to publication. Ann M. Peterson, EdD, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, LNCC Senior Editor v Acknowledgment from Lynda Kopishke Working on the third edition has been both a labor of love and an opportunity for professional growth. Having the chance to collaborate with Ann Peterson as co-senior editor was a delight. All the authors involved in this process have generously given their time and talents to make this text a success. Your words will shorten the learning curve for many as they journey through their careers as legal nurse consultants. Choosing to expand the previous edition, with specialty practice chapters, begins the process of highlighting emerging areas of legal nurse consulting practice. No text is ever published but for the assistance and support of the behind-the-scenes profes- sionals: the associate editors who gave selfl essly of their time to communicate, edit, and support the authors, and the senior editors. Th is product would never have come to fruition without your eff orts and support. I off er kudos to the associate editors for a job well done! Th e reviewers for each chapter added a dimension of content expertise and assisted the authors in honing each topic to make it meaningful to the readers. Many thanks for the great suggestions and support of the reviewers, many of whom burned the midnight oil in order to turn the product around in an expedited manner to meet deadlines. A huge thanks to the AALNC staff and particularly Emily Palmer for all the support, patience, gentle guidance, and hard work that was required to put this text in the publisher’s hands. Emily handled the day-to-day internal operations and logistics of this text, allowing the rest of us to focus on the creative process. Wishing you weekends of peace and fun now Emily! Th is text would not have evolved to a third edition without the foundation provided by previous editors, authors, and reviewers. Th e specialty practice of legal nurse consulting owes its history to your persistence in the written word. Many thanks for your guidance and forward thinking. Lastly, I want to say thank you to my family, who provided unconditional love and support during the many hours of volunteer work required to craft this edition. You deserve recognition, and knowing the time you sacrifi ced allowing me to fi nish this project is a precious gift that I will cherish forever. Lynda Kopishke, MSN, RN, LNCC Senior Editor vii Preface From the fi rst edition of this book published in 1998, the special practice of legal nurse consulting has grown by leaps and bounds. In the early years, practice primarily focused on the education and support of attorneys practicing in medical litigation areas. Th e American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) has supported the growth of legal nurse consulting to include a rigor- ously administered certifi cation process, and a Scope and Standards of Practice published by the American Nurses’ Association. Over the past 20 years, the practice of legal nurse consulting has grown to include areas such as life care planning, risk management, administration health law, criminal law, toxic torts, product liability, technical support in the courtroom, and much more. Th e opportunities for the education of legal nurse consultants have grown as well, with many online and college-based courses utilizing the Principles and Practices text as a core for curriculum development. Th is third edition seeks to continue the expansion of the specialty practice with focus on emerging areas for legal nurse consultants to explore. Th is edition was created after a careful analy- sis of the current practice environment, a focus survey of membership, and a review of the practice analysis undertaken by the American Legal Nurse Consulting Certifi cation Board (ALNCCB). Th oughtful analysis was completed to determine additions and deletions to the text that would best serve readers for several years to come. Th e scope of this project was handled in an effi cient and thoughtful manner. A talented group of associate editors each volunteered to take on six chapters to mentor, edit, and support. An invi- tation to previous edition authors was extended to allow past authors to contribute to this edition. A vetting process for new authors yielded many competent chapter authors who were willing to share their expertise in this all-volunteer project. A decision to expand the glossary and acronym sections allows the reader to quickly learn new information. Th e decision to evolve into a two- volume set took into consideration the needs of both novice legal nurse consultants and advanced practitioners for up-to-date information delivered in a cost-eff ective manner. It has been our privilege to incorporate the skills and talents gathered for this project and shepherd them to fruition. It is indeed the opportunity of a lifetime to stand shoulder to shoulder with caring professionals, contributing to the future of nursing. On behalf of the authors, associ- ate editors, reviewers, and staff , we invite you to read with vigor and enjoy! Lynda Kopishke, MSN, RN, LNCC Ann M. Peterson, EdD, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, LNCC Senior Editors ix
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