(308) Beyond the Beside: Becoming an Expert Witness for Legal Case Review
Time: 3:20 PM to 4:20 PM
Description
Beyond the Beside: Becoming an Expert Witness for Legal Case Review introduces participants to the expert WOC nurse's role in legal case review. The session outlines practical steps about getting started in being a consultant and what is involved/expected in the role. Participants will be able to describe the fundamentals of how to conduct an objective legal case review, including analyzing medical records, identifying relevant documentation, evaluating wound assessment and treatment, recognizing potential gaps in care, and determining whether evidence-based clinical practices align with applicable standards of care. Case studies involving pressure injuries will show how the WOC nurse consultant can support the retaining party while maintaining professional integrity, impartiality, and evidence-based judgment.
Continuing Education Credits
Contact Hours: 1.00
Learning Outcome
By the end of this session, participants will be able to describe how a WOC nurse consults as an expert to conduct legal case reviews.