The Basics of the Defense Medical Exam and the Qualities/Skills Needed for the RN to Observe Effectively

Description
Presented by: Terri Chabaud BSN, RN & Norma Medina ANP-BC
Presented: April 1, 2024
Target audience: RNs, Legal Nurse Consultants
Description:
Join Terri Chabaud and Norma Medina, experienced LNCs, for a webinar discussing the basics of Defense Medical Exams (DME) and the qualities and skills the LNC needs to attend them effectively. The LNC presenters will cover the components of a DME and the qualities and skills required for effective observation by the LNC attending an exam. They will discuss the value of being the “eyes and ears” of the attorney for these exams. LNCs attending the webinar will learn about civil law and guidelines for DME and the role of the nurse observer, including preparation of the client and the role of the LNC before, during, and after the exam.
Continuing Education: The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact hours: 1.0
Expiration Date: April 1, 2027