Thought Leaders
Our professionals speak and publish frequently on the complex medical issues facing business owners and executives, lawyers, insurance claims adjusters and others dealing with claims and medical expenses. Our blog is a way for us to contribute to our field and to demonstrate the depth of our experience.
Treating viruses…a little history
It's been about 45 years since the development of the first antiviral medication. Aciclovir was discovered in the mid 1970s and used for the treatment of infections caused by most known species of the herpesvirus family. Ball-and-stick model of the aciclovir molecule...
Info about COVID-19 for small businesses
My colleague, Dr. Burton Bentley, has published a practical and timely Q&A -- Coronavirus & Your Law Practice: Two Leading Authorities Share Actionable Advice -- that every small business owner, executive, and decision maker ought to read right now. ...
Understanding and Defending Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Cases, Part 2
[This is the second of two articles on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Part 1 was published January 21, 2020.] We recently went over the basics of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), especially from the perspective of anyone involved in litigation, insurance...
An eye-opening conference with retailers and restaurateurs
The title of an annual conference I attended last week says a lot: Diving Into Risk. It speaks volumes about what has the attention of the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA). The presentation that made the biggest impact on me was...
A recent MVA case study helps achieve a better bottom line
When defending difficult injury litigation or managing a complex insurance claim, it helps to show that the facts are on your side. A recent Case Study prepared by one of MKC's legal nurse consultants proved this for one of our law firm clients, providing...
Real Mother Trucker Conference, 2020
I'm pleased to be going back to Raleigh, N.C., this week. MKC Medical Management returns as a sponsor for the 2020Real Mother Trucker (RMT) Conference, February 6 - February 7. The 2020 RMT Conference keynote speaker is Sharon Delaney McCloud, an Emmy Award-winning...
2019 rewind and a look forward to 2020!
2019 was extraordinary for MKC, a year full of corporate growth, personal satisfaction and gratitude. Our team had big news about conference attendance, speaking engagements, and a bigger, deeper client base. We also rolled out new products and...
Understanding and Defending Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Cases, Part 1
[This is the first of two articles on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Part 2 will be published in the next few weeks.] Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) is a difficult condition to diagnose and to treat, a complex issue with high-stakes legal and medical...
The importance of the tangible
I was delighted to get a note in the mail recently…a gesture that came with several reminders about how we communicate effectively with one another. The handwritten note was a personal thank you for the chapter I contributed to the fourth edition of Legal Nurse...
Getting to the bottom line of shoulder-related insurance claims
I have a lunch-and-learn presentation on my calendar for a client on the potentially costly topic of shoulder-related injury claims. My lunch-and-learn appointment got me thinking about the complexities of shoulder physiology and how these thorny claims figure into...
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