OVERWHELMED BY MEDICAL JARGON? BURDENED BY MOUNDS OF MEDICAL REVIEWS? Explore your options with Bélanger & Cole LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANTS At Bélanger & Cole we provide you with professional liaisons-your link to the healthcare community-by providing consultation and education to legal, healthcare, and other professionals where appropriate. All of our work is tailored to meet the needs of the Attorney at Law.

OVER 23 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE IN REGISTERED NURSING Francine Bélanger RN BSN LNC Carri Cole RN ADN LNC We would like to have the opportunity to save you time and money in preparing your cases regarding PERSONAL INJURY, NEGLIGENCE, and MEDICAL MALPRACTICE. An experienced registered nurse that is willing to spend a few extra minutes with you can often save you a considerable amount of time and money.* Generally, we are able to offer the same sevices in evaluating your medical records without the costly expense of a physician consult. *Initial Consult at no charge DESCRIPTION OF AN LNC

Why an LNC?

COST EFFECTIVE
All work is completed with efficiency and timeliness, reducing the need for costly physician consultations.

A QUALITY PRODUCT
All work is delivered with verifiable documentation that encompasses the STANDARDS OF CARE; professionalism you have come to expect in the Registered Nurse.

LICENSED RN'S
Fully licensed and registered in the State of Texas to practice nursing; taking an active role in continuing education that exceeds the minimal scope of practice with certification (inpatient obstetrics-Bélanger).

VALUABLE EXPERIENCE where you need it most IN OB/GYN NURSING

MATERNAL-FETAL RECORDS:
Can you uncover what REALLY happened during your client's labor?

Misdiagnosed:
Was her COMPLETE and TOTAL hysterectomy necessary?

Investigate these complex issues with a skilled team of LNC's (Legal Nurse Consultants) who have the valuable experience you need in preparing for your case.

OUR 12 POINT SCOPE OF SERVICES INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

Basic or comprehensive evaluation of medical records including FETAL MONITORING STRIPS

Assess professional negligence and malpractice based on the STANDARDS OF CARE

Review cases for strengths, weaknesses, and merit

Identify potential defendants

Identify factors pertaining to NEGLIGENCE and CAUSATION

Evaluate damages and injuries

Evaluate product liability

Attend and observe IME's as an attorney's representative

Assist in mediations as educator of medical aspects of malpractice or personal injury case

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