Calculating a client’s pain and suffering can be particularly challenging for personal injury attorneys due to the subjective and complex nature of each case. How can you be certain you are fully advocating for your clients? At Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting, our experienced nurses can ensure that you’re not missing anything, especially since we match ..read more

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are becoming increasingly integral to the U.S. healthcare system, assuming responsibilities such as diagnosing and prescribing medication and therapies—duties traditionally handled by doctors. However, some have raised concerns over the question of whether NPs are a safe and effective alternative to a physician’s care; this article includes those concerns as well as ..read more

In the previous exploration of competency, we discussed the governing bodies of nursing competency and ways that competency may be obtained and proven.  When looking for effective, competent nurses there are varying factors to ask for and assess.  Please note the below can be used by the criminal justice system when assessing competency BUT also will be ..read more

Gender stereotypes have long influenced the nursing profession. Historically, men in nursing have been minimized and looked on with contempt for various reasons. Still, in contemporary healthcare settings, male nurses may face challenges rooted in persistent stereotypes. This article will explore the historical context, current challenges, and ongoing initiatives needed to dismantle gender stereotypes in nursing ..read more

New technological advances are revolutionizing nursing and nursing education. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now integral to clinical settings, enhancing administrative and decision-making processes. As AI health technologies (AIHT) evolve, nurse educators must stay at the forefront of these rapid developments. Whether instructing undergraduate students or providing continuing education to established nurses, nurse educators need a ..read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform healthcare, making it a powerful tool to augment human expertise rather than replace it. Its applications can extend far beyond information storage and retrieval or task automation. It can encompass and enhance diagnostics, treatment optimization, administrative tasks, and patient education. When used as an adjunct to traditional ..read more

Part 3: The latest research on BMI and how it can impact your legal case.   In parts 1 and 2 of this 3-part series, we delved into the origins of Body Mass Index/BMI and the definitions of “fatness” as well as some of the associated drawbacks and potential health complications. I bet you were ..read more

Part 2: Limitations surrounding use of current BMI measurements and their impact in litigation.   In part 1 of this series, we discussed the origin of Body Mass Index (BMI) and how a quotient developed in the mid-1800s to determine the “ideal” body size has persisted into present day medicine despite its proven faults. In ..read more

Part 1: Where the heck did BMI come from?   Body mass index (BMI) is the method of using an adult’s height and weight to place them into specific categories including underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese. A person’s BMI has long been though to be important in the determination of potential future health issues ..read more

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are becoming increasingly integral to the U.S. healthcare system, assuming responsibilities such as diagnosing and prescribing medication and therapies—duties traditionally handled by doctors. However, some have raised concerns over the question of whether NPs are a safe and effective alternative to a physician’s care; this article includes those concerns as well as […] The post Nurse Practitioners, Their Importance in Provision of Healthcare first appeared on Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX ..read more