This activity is designed to increase understanding of the implications of traumatic brain injuries. Nurses need to be able to decipher medical records to illustrate the severity of TBIs, potential complications, and anticipated pitfalls that inherently accompany the analysis of TBIs to assist attorneys with TBI cases.

Upon completion of the learning activity the learner will be able to:

a. Understand the neuropsychiatric sequelae that come from TBI.

b. Decipher medical records to illustrate the severity of the injuries, potential complications, and challenges with analysis of TBIs.

c. Assist attorneys with TBI cases using a systematic approach.

The author, reviewers, and nurse planners all report no financial relationships that would pose a conflict of interest.

This activity has been awarded 1 Contact Hour of credit. The activity is valid for credit until March 1, 2026.

To receive CE credit, read the article and pass the CE test online at http://www.aalnc.org/page/the-journal-of-legal-nurse-consulting.CEs are free to members during the membership year and can be purchased as a 4-issue subscription of $65/year for non-members.