Other Medical Legal Services

Medicare Set Aside (MSA)

Choosing the right Medical Expert is essential to the success of your case. Our experts are actively practicing board-certified physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupation therapists, and other allied health professionals. RN Edge Consulting has a large network of qualified ensures that the expert has the qualifications needed for your case.

Our process includes a phone consultation with one of our Legal Nurse Consultant to understand the needs of the case. Once the needs are identified, our team will begin the search for the expert.

The expert’s case review will include Certificate or Affidavit of Merit, verbal opinion, written report, and testimony at deposition and trial.

What does it cost?

There are no fees for the initial consultation, search and matching of the experts. If you retain our expert, we will provide the fees of the expert. All experts work from retainer. If the retainer is exhausted, the client will be notified of additional time required by experts for review and will require client’s approval before proceeding further. To simplify the process, all expert billing is handled by RN Edge Consulting.

Defense Medical Examinations

Attending a defense medical exam (DME) can be stressful for your client. A legal nurse consultant can help prepare the patient for the exam by guiding them through the process.

During a defense medical exam (DME), a legal nurse consultant (LNC) observes and records the entire examination process, making sure it is conducted fairly and impartially. They also record details such as the questions asked by the medical examiner, the patient’s answers, and any physical examinations that are performed. In essence, they provide a detailed report to the legal team, which may use it to contest the validity of the exam if necessary. Additionally, by acting as the patient’s representative, LNCs can ease the patient’s anxiety during the exam. Principal duties of an LNC in a DME: Seeing the examination, observing and documenting every step of the examination, including the questions asked of the patient, the actions of the medical examiner, and their answers.

Recording specifics:Taking detailed notes during the examination, noting everything pertinent on the patient’s behavior, physical condition

Life Care Planning

The life care planners at RN Edge provide a comprehensive document that outlines the individual’s current and future medical, rehabilitation, and support needs, as well as the associated costs and resources required to meet those needs over their lifetime.

Key components of a life care plan may include:

Medical and rehabilitation needs: Assessment of the individual’s current medical condition, functional abilities, and ongoing rehabilitation needs, including therapies, medications, medical equipment, and assistive devices.
Psychological and social support: Evaluation of the individual’s emotional and social needs, including mental health services, counseling, and community resources to support their overall well-being.
Home modifications and accessibility: Recommendations for home modifications, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology to improve the individual’s safety, mobility, and independence.
Educational and vocational services: Planning for educational and vocational services to help the individual achieve their academic and career goals, including job training, job placement, and vocational rehabilitation programs.
Cost projections: Estimation of the costs associated with the individual’s long-term care needs, including medical expenses, rehabilitation services, personal care assistance, and other necessary resources.