Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Independent Medical Examinations, Examiners, IMEs, Legal Nurse Consultant Resources, Medical, Legal, Malpractice - Law Consulting

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Donna M. Post, RN, BSN, MBA / HCM, CLNC, LNCP-C , Mid-Valley Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc., California Nurse Entrepreneurs, Legal Nurse Consultants:"Mid-Valley Legal Nurse Consulting has over 24 years of experience clinically and administratively, in cardiac, adult and pediatric critical care, and dialysis. Our experience extends to both the inpatient and outpatient settings. MVLNC provides effective identification of practice standards, regulatory standards, adherence and/or deviations to these standards. Our background provides our clients the added benefit of understanding healthcare infrastructure, budgets, and healthcare labor issues. This extensive experience allows for identification of medical and nursing issues in any case that involves health, illness and injury. The clients we serve are attorneys, insurance companies, healthcare facilities and others. At Mid-Valley Legal Nurse Consulting, our goal is to provide our clients with cost-effective, efficient, review and analysis – providing you with winning services while critically defending your bottom-line.
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Darlene Norton, RN, CLNC, Verum Dictum, Inc., Michigan Legal Nurse Consultants:"Legal Nurse Consulting in the areas of: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Toxic Tort and Environmental, Criminal, Products Liability and Class Action Suits."
964 Sugarbush Lane Beulah, Michigan 49617

Contact person: Darleen Norton, President
Phone number: (231) 590-3123
E-mail Address: NurseNorton@hotmail.com
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American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME):"The foundation of mission of the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME) is the belief that certification of independent medical examiners benefits the public good. This belief is based on the tenet that credentialed physicians have demonstrated that they possess the knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities required for the attainment of their certification as a Certified Independent Medical Examiners, (CIME)TM. Credentials, therefore, are reliable indicators of the professional’s capacity to perform independent medical and impairment evaluations according to the profession’s performance standards. Certification enables the public to make informed decisions regarding the selection and use of independent medical examiners."
111 Lions Drive, Suite 217 Barrington, IL 60010 USA
Telephone: (800) 234-3490 (847) 277-7902 Facsimile: (847) 277-7912, info@ABIME.org
http://www.abime.org/

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The "Independent" Medical Examination, Evan K. Aidman, Esq.:"The insurance company has the right in every personal injury case to have you examined by a doctor it chooses. This examination represents the third stage of the discovery process. The insurance lawyers like to refer to this as an "independent medical exam" or an IME. The IME is anything but independent and no insurance lawyer will claim otherwise outside the courtroom, that is, not with a straight face. The doctors paid by the insurance company strain to offer opinions that help the insurance company. Also, the IME doctor’s medical skills may be secondary in importance to his skills at testifying in a compelling and convincing manner."
Evan K. Aidman, Esq.
326 West Lancaster Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003
Phone: (610) 645-0100, Fax: (610) 645-0111.
info@legalaidman.com
http://www.legalaidman.com/9d_indep.htm

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David A. Goodman, M.D., M.P.H., C.I.M.E.:"Certified Independent Medical Examiner by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME). Doctor Goodman has been actively involved in the clinical practice of Urgent Care, Primary Care, and Occupational Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a pioneer in the field of ambulatory care and opened up Madison’s first Walk-in Medical Clinic in 1983. Over the years he has diagnosed and treated tens of thousands of patients for a variety of injuries and illnesses. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine and as such is a specialist in the causes of illness and injury. He is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our communities."
Dr. Dave Goodman
1658 Sherman Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 241-0087, Fax: (608) 241-0358
Email: drdave@drdavegoodman.com
http://www.drdavegoodman.com/

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InMedical, Inc.:"InMedical, Inc. is a national provider of Independent Medical Evaluations. Our Independent Medical Evaluations (IME's) are provided with exceptional service, turnaround time and the highest degree of quality. Our personnel are committed to our clients to deliver efficient and accurate medical examination reports under strict time constraints. IME's are provided in association with workers' compensation, personal injury, disability and malpractice claims throughout the United States. We will find any physician specialty you need for your IME."
InMedical, Inc.
405 North Calhoun Road Suite 107 Brookfield, WI 53005
Tel: 262-785-1510 Fax: 262-785-8009 IME: 877-785-1510
info@inmedical.com
http://www.inmedical.com/companyinfo.html

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Why JurisSolutions for Independent Medical Examinations? JurisSolutions.com:"Most Attorneys and Claims Adjusters today simply don't have the time and resources to spend researching the proper physicians and scheduling Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs). With your demanding workload, why not let other attorneys who have years of experience in the IME and expert witness fields handle this burden for you? FAQs on IMEs. Welcome to JurisSolutions, Inc., the most professional and personal IME Company in the field of medical-legal expert witness consulting. We concentrate on liability cases and, as attorneys, we embrace your IME referrals with a thorough understanding of the meaning of a defense-oriented IME. IME Request Form."
JurisSolutions
550 Old Country Road, Suite 407, Hicksville, NY 11801.
Phone: 516.93.JURIS (516.935.8747), Toll Free: 877.935.8750, Fax: 516.935.8748
General email: legalstaff@jurissolutions.com
IME email: ime@jurissolutions.com
http://www.jurissolutions.com/ime.shtml

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FAQs for Independent Medical Evaluations, Jurissolutions.com:"What sets JurisSolutions apart from other IME companies? How do I request an Independent Medical Examination? Do you have Physicians who perform Independent Medical Exams Nationwide? How do you screen your Independent Medical Evaluation physicians? Who notifies Plaintiff’s counsel of the Independent Medical Examination? How soon will you schedule the IME after I make the request? What about testimony? Are your doctors available to testify concerning the Independent Medical Exam if my case reaches trail? Where are you located? Do you conduct seminars? Can I request certain physicians to be used for my IMEs?"
JurisSolutions
550 Old Country Road, Suite 407, Hicksville, NY 11801.
Phone: 516.93.JURIS (516.935.8747), Toll Free: 877.935.8750, Fax: 516.935.8748
General email: legalstaff@jurissolutions.com
IME email: ime@jurissolutions.com
http://www.jurissolutions.com/faq.shtml

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Independent Medical Examinations (IME), Medisys:"Medisys assists corporations and insurance companies in their assessment and management of disability claims. Medisys facilitates decision-making regarding a claimant’s entitlement to benefits and the extent of disability for high cost categories such as Chronic Pain, Fatigue and Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease and Arthritis. In addition, Medbytel’s program of customized questionnaires offers claims examiners the opportunity to supplement the Independent Medical Evaluation process. Medisys’ professional focus ensures that all evaluations are impartial, objective and optimize efficient gathering to decrease turnaround time. Medisys’ Independent Medical Evaluations present a one-stop solution to many of the services required by the Insurance Industry. With service available throughout North America and file review within twenty-four hours, Medisys offers services that are at the forefront of this industry."
Medisys
500 Sherbrooke Street West, 11th Floor Montreal, Quebec H3A 3C6
Tel: (514) 845-1211 Toll free: (800) 499-1394 Fax: (514) 845-4842
E-mail: info@medisys.ca
http://www.medisys.ca/en/independent-medical-examinations.htm

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Unjust Treatment: 'Independent' Medical Examinations & Workers Compensation in New York State, York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health:"Each year approximately 500,000 occupational illnesses and injuries are reported to the New York State Workers' Compensation Board. Of these, several thousand claims for occupational disease are challenged by workers' compensation insurance carriers for reasons that frequently defy close medical analysis and too often defy common sense. With millions of dollars in profit at stake, insurance carriers: challenge valid occupational disease claims, which results in workers often failing to pursue their cases or eventually settling for less than they are entitled to;"
New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH)
275 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
tel: 212-627-3900; fax: 212-627-9812
email: nycosh@nycosh.org
http://www.nycosh.org/IME_Report1.html

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Independent Medical Examinations, Dr. Samuel M. Rock:"Independent Medical Examinations concentrate on the patient's progress in psychotherapy (whether in the No-Fault arena or the Workmen's Compensation area). I was asked to do an Independent Medical Examination for a law firm. (Usually, IME companies ask for causality connections- which exist between the accident and the mental problems of the claimants. In addition, they usually require the provider to evaluate Maximum Medical Improvement and to determine whether there is a psychological disability.) In this legal case, I was asked to determine if a psychological condition continued to exist within the claimant."
Dr. Samuel M. Rock
96 Old Country Road Melville, NY 11747
(Voice) 631-367-3460 (Toll Free) 877-367-3460 (Fax) 631-424-9627
http://www.docrock.com/IME/ime.html

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Independent Medical Examinations, By Attorney James A. Pitts, Schoone, Leuck, Kelley, Pitts & Knurr, S.C.:"Whenever any person puts his or her mental or physical condition at issue in any case in which compensation is sought, the insurance company or other responsible party defending the case has a right to have a physician of its own choice examine the claimant. The logic of this general rule cannot be questioned. The manner in which so-called "independent medical examinations" are carried out is often fraught with controversy. If the claimant is not properly prepared for what lies ahead, the claim can be lost or seriously damaged. The procedural rules governing independent medical examinations vary among federal and state jurisdictions for tort cases, as well as for cases involving statutory claims such as workers compensation. Several general requirements are universal."
Schoone, Leuck, Kelley, Pitts & Knurr, S.C.
6800 Washington Avenue P.O. Box 085600 Racine, WI 53408-5600
262-886-8240, or e-mail japitts@pittslaw.com
http://my.execpc.com/~japitts/ten.htm

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Independent Medical Examinations (IME), State of Wyoming, Department of Employment:"(a) Medical examinations may be requested by either the Division or your employer. The examination is a medical evaluation of your condition. If an assessment of your permanent physical impairment is required, you will receive an impairment rating. However, the doctor providing this examination/assessment will not be taking over your medical care. You should continue to see your primary health care provider."
Gary W. Child, Administrator
1510 E. Pershing Blvd. Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7441 Fax: (307) 777-6552
http://wydoe.state.wy.us/doe.asp?ID=91

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The Magic of Caring, Inspirational Poems, Touching Stories

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The Magic of Caring

To have the character, strength and courage to meet an emergency.

To calm the frightened child and anxious parent.

To be an integral part in the patient's recovery and their continued wellness.

To help remove stress and pain.

To impart dignity to the aged.

To be understanding under the most difficult of conditions.

To greet the baby's first cry.

To hold hands at the last good-bye.

Congratulations for choosing the wonderful world of nursing!

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My Friends, The Angels, Inspirational Poems, Touching Stories:"An angel here, an angel there, I'm surrounded by angels everywhere. When I'm in the middle of a terrible storm They come with their candles to keep me warm."
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Nothing Is More Important Than Relationships:"I sat next to the bed of old man, a friend for over twenty years, and held his hand. Hal was dying. We both knew these next few days would be his last. We spent time reminiscing about his long and fruitful career as a church pastor. We talked about old friends. We chatted about his family. And I listened as he offered sage wisdom and advice to a member of a "younger generation."
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Old Man and His Dog,The, Inspirational Poems, Touching Stories:"An old man and his dog were walking along a country road, enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to the man that he had died. He remembered dying, and realized, too, that the dog had been dead for many years. He wondered where the road would lead them, and continued onward."
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Richard S. Ferri, PhD, ANP, ACRN, FAAN, AIDS/HIV Nurses

Richard S. Ferri, PhD, ANP, ACRN, FAAN (Ric) is a board certified adult nurse practitioner and practices as an infectious disease specialist in New Bedford, MA.  Ric specializes in the treatment of HIV and hepatitis and promotes primary wellness in his clinical practice.   Ric firmly believes that health care is not always found in the bottle of pills and that good health needs to incorporate fitness, wellness, and prevention. As a certified personal fitness trainer Ric stresses in the philosophy of integration of fitness and health. The two do not exist independently. Ric also believes everyone deserves good health and he practices what he believes.

In addition to his commitment to fitness and health Ric is a published novelist and a produced playwright. His work has appeared in many national publications and on National Public Radio. He lives, trains, and writes with his partner – Dr. James Lear – on Cape Cod.

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