As nurses, we've all had to deal with physicians and others who have really bad handwriting. In a clinical situation, the nurse can speak with the physician to ask for clarification of, say, orders that are illegible.  It's not as easy once a lawsuit is being contemplated or has been filed.  Deciphering horrible handwriting from medical records is a skill that many legal nurse consultants learn through trial and error. Click here for some tips to help new LNCs who are trying to figure out illegible handwriting.

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