The CenterPoint Podcast

A Conversation With Dr. Beth Brant

 In this episode, Jacque speaks with Nurse Practitioner Dr. Beth Brant, who has been collaborating with her for the past two years, providing consulting and expert witness services.
Jacque begins the conversation by exploring Beth’s professional journey, highlighting her current role as a Forensic Nurse Examiner and the additional training it requires. Beth shares insights into how she transitioned into Legal Nurse Consulting, focusing on her work in criminal defense. She provides examples of how criminal defense attorneys leverage her expertise and discusses her favorite types of cases and the emotional challenges of reviewing certain cases.
Beth also explains how her extensive background supports her work with CenterPoint on medical malpractice and personal injury cases. She concludes by offering critical takeaways for aspiring legal nurse consultants and attorneys.
 
About The Show
Welcome to The CenterPoint Podcast, your essential resource for navigating the intersection of healthcare and law. Hosted by industry experts Jacquelyn Maki and Matt Sky, our podcast delves into the dynamic world of legal nurse consulting, offering insights, tips, and real-life case studies that highlight the crucial role of legal nurse consultants in the legal arena. Whether you're a legal professional or a healthcare expert, join us as we explore the impactful work of legal nurse consultants and how their expertise can shape the outcomes of complex medical-legal cases.
 

Tips for Attorneys and Legal Nurse Consultants

In this episode of The Centerpoint Podcast, Jacqueline Mackie and Matt Skye discuss common pitfalls attorneys should avoid when dealing with the medical aspects of a case. Jacqueline highlights the importance of not being sold on a case before having a medical professional review the records. She emphasizes the need for objectivity and cautions against automatically assuming a significant case without thoroughly examining the medical evidence. The conversation sheds light on the intersection of law and medicine, illustrating how attorneys can sometimes become emotionally invested in a case, potentially clouding their judgment. Tune in to gain valuable insights into legal nurse consulting and navigating complex medical-legal issues effectively.
Timestamps:
[00:00:46] Common pitfalls in legal cases.
[00:06:53] Emotional involvement in legal cases.
[00:09:04] Range of legal cases.
[00:14:36] CenterPoint Consulting and efficiency.
[00:17:44] Using technology for research.
[00:22:46] Standard of care differences.
[00:26:17] Working as a team.
[00:28:33] Legal nurse consultant importance.
 
About The Show
Welcome to The CenterPoint Podcast, your essential resource for navigating the intersection of healthcare and law. Hosted by industry experts Jacquelyn Maki and Matt Sky, our podcast delves into the dynamic world of legal nurse consulting, offering insights, tips, and real-life case studies that highlight the crucial role of legal nurse consultants in the legal arena. Whether you're a legal professional or a healthcare expert, join us as we explore the impactful work of legal nurse consultants and how their expertise can shape the outcomes of complex medical-legal cases.

CenterPoint Consulting: Enhancing Legal Cases with Healthcare Expertise

On this episode of the CenterPoint Podcast, host Matt Skye interviews Jacquelyn Maki, a former healthcare administrator turned certified legal nurse consultant. Jacquelyn shares her journey of transitioning from hospital administration to starting her own consulting company, CenterPoint Consulting, to have a greater impact on patients' lives. She discusses how her clinical care and healthcare administration background has enhanced her work with attorneys on various healthcare-related issues and cases. Tune in to gain insights into the intersection of nursing and law in the world of legal nurse consulting.
Timestamps:
00:01:34 Transition to Legal Nurse Consultant.
00:04:43 Valuable services for attorneys.
00:09:22 Standards of care evolution.
00:13:31 Impact of work ethic recognition.
00:18:28 The future of legal nurse consulting.
00:21:27 AI limitations in medical records.
 
About The Show
Welcome to The CenterPoint Podcast, your essential resource for navigating the intersection of healthcare and law. Hosted by industry experts Jacquelyn Maki and Matt Sky, our podcast delves into the dynamic world of legal nurse consulting, offering insights, tips, and real-life case studies that highlight the crucial role of legal nurse consultants in the legal arena. Whether you're a legal professional or a healthcare expert, join us as we explore the impactful work of legal nurse consultants and how their expertise can shape the outcomes of complex medical-legal cases.

The Power of Enlisting a Legal Nurse Consultant for a Case

In this episode of the CenterPoint Podcast, Jacqueline Mackey discusses the role of legal nurse consultants in nursing and law. Legal nurse consultants typically registered nurses with diverse backgrounds, undergo specialized training to bridge the gap between medicine and the legal field. They can assist attorneys in various capacities, from working in law offices to being independent consultants for plaintiff or defense cases. You can tune in to learn more about the unique value legal nurse consultants bring to complex legal cases.
Timestamps:
[00:01:17] Legal nurse consulting overview.
[00:06:48] Impact of legal nurses in cases.
[00:08:25] Medical Records Analysis.
[00:15:46] Overlap between consulting and testimony.
[00:19:40] Expert witness testimony importance.
[00:22:14] Legal nurse consultant hiring decisions.
[00:26:27] Misconceptions in legal nursing.
[00:31:35] Future trends in legal nursing.
[00:32:21] Networking and self-promotion.
 
About The Show
Welcome to The CenterPoint Podcast, your essential resource for navigating the intersection of healthcare and law. Hosted by industry experts Jacquelyn Maki and Matt Sky, our podcast delves into the dynamic world of legal nurse consulting, offering insights, tips, and real-life case studies that highlight the crucial role of legal nurse consultants in the legal arena. Whether you're a legal professional or a healthcare expert, join us as we explore the impactful work of legal nurse consultants and how their expertise can shape the outcomes of complex medical-legal cases.