The legal nurse consultant (LNC) was asked to submit an affidavit to both the prosecutor's and the defendant's office. Which of the following information needs to be included?
a. List of all literature reviewed in preparation for being paid as an expert witness
b. Notarized signature on a summary of the LNC's education and clinical experience
c. Summary of nurse's educational and experiential credentials and an analysis of the case
d. An opinion under oath as to what happened in the crime situation
ANS: C
The LNC may submit an affidavit, which is a written statement explaining the expert's credentials, background, and licensing or certification(s). It also provides a list of the materials read and considered in the case, and the findings of the review are summarized into a case analysis.
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