Palmer and Associates | When the Medical Record Is the Evidence, You Need an Expert Who Knows Them
DNP-level legal nurse consulting specializing in EHR harm causation, patient safety science, and VA/DoD medical cases
“As attorneys we know we are smart people. But let's face it, there are some things from other disciplines outside of the law that can confuse us. That is why we rely on experts. For me, medical terms, jargon and descriptions of medical practices and processes are confusing. Dr. Palmer was able to make medical records understandable. Eric was also able to help me understand how certain medical processes should have been done as opposed to how they were done for my client. Eric can do the same thing for your law practice.”
— Cynthia Pederson
In the complex world of legal cases around medical issues, Palmer and Associates offers advantages for law firms with knowledge and experience to identify compelling evidence.
Palmer and Associates are Certified Legal Nurse Consultants who take complex medical issues and distill them into language relatable to non-medical professionals. This is crucial in helping a jury understand what happened in your case. Having Palmer and Associates on your side provides a distinct advantage for your firm.
Areas of Expertise
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Medical Errors and Negligence
Misdiagnoses, nursing home abuse, medical dosing mistakes, misjudgments in the ER, anesthesia administration errors and other unfortunately common situations are often complex scenarios that require an expert eye.
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Accidents and Personal Injury
Automobile collisions, personal injury, falls, and other accidents are often difficult, emotionally fueled situations that require a thorough presentation of facts to win the case.
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Workplace Cases
Worker’s compensation, on-site accidents and other forms of job-related medical cases can be difficult to determine who’s at fault.
We are experts in electronic health records (EHR)/electronic medical records (EMR)
Palmer and Associates has a thorough understanding of the design, development, implementation, use, and evaluation of electronic health records (EHR) and the information found in them. We understand that the EHR is not a single entity. Many EHRs are a compilation of various software that feed information into the EHR, including the use of AI.
With informatics experience, we can help determine if an EHR caused harm, or if its user interface contributed to alleged events. It's not just about the software used or the hardware on-hand. High-quality, safe patient care depends on the software systems, hardware available, and the human interface involving the healthcare staff and the patient.
