
Focused Case Analysis
Clinical Support for the Legal Team
I analyze the medical aspects of a case to identify significant clinical issues, inconsistencies, missing information, and areas that may require further investigation. Findings are organized and communicated clearly so the legal team can better understand the clinical story and evaluate how the medical evidence relates to the allegations.
Support may include reviewing records and case materials, identifying relevant medical and nursing issues, assisting with preliminary merit screening, developing questions for discovery, and identifying the appropriate areas of expertise for further review.
Ideal For
• Personal injury and medical malpractice matters
• Preliminary case and merit screening
• Identification of missing or conflicting information
• Discovery and deposition preparation
• Cases requiring nursing or perioperative insight
How It Works
Case Review: I review the available records, allegations, and questions identified by the retaining attorney.
Clinical Analysis: I evaluate the sequence of care, documentation, clinical issues, and potential areas requiring further investigation.
Findings and Support: I provide organized findings through a written work product, verbal consultation, or other agreed-upon format.








About
I am Dianna Short, BSN, RN, CNOR—a surgical nurse and legal nurse consultant with 20 years of nursing experience, including more than 12 years in adult and pediatric perioperative care.
I support attorneys handling personal injury and medical malpractice matters by reviewing complex medical records, analyzing clinical issues, and identifying the details that may shape a case. My background includes perioperative nursing, postoperative care, women’s health, newborn care, and pediatrics.
I provide behind-the-scenes legal nurse consulting, surgical nurse expert witness services, and DME/CME nurse observation services in the Miami area.

About
I am Dianna Short, BSN, RN, CNOR—a surgical nurse and legal nurse consultant with 20 years of nursing experience, including more than 12 years in adult and pediatric perioperative care.
I support attorneys handling personal injury and medical malpractice matters by reviewing complex medical records, analyzing clinical issues, and identifying the details that may shape a case. My background includes perioperative nursing, postoperative care, women’s health, newborn care, and pediatrics.
I provide behind-the-scenes legal nurse consulting, surgical nurse expert witness services, and DME/CME nurse observation services in the Miami area.
Services
01
Nursing Standards of Care
Objective analysis of nursing care, standards, and documentation within my clinical expertise.
02
Medical Chronologies
A clear, organized timeline of the medically significant events relevant to a legal matter.
03
Medical Record Review
A clinically informed review of medical records that identifies the facts and issues most relevant to a legal matter.
04
Surgical Nurse Expert Witness
Objective expert analysis of perioperative nursing care within my areas of education, training, and clinical experience.
05
Medical Exam Observation
Objective nurse observation during DME, IME, and CME appointments for attorneys and their clients.
Services
01
Nursing Standards of Care
Objective analysis of nursing care, standards, and documentation within my clinical expertise.
02
Medical Chronologies
A clear, organized timeline of the medically significant events relevant to a legal matter.
03
Medical Record Review
A clinically informed review of medical records that identifies the facts and issues most relevant to a legal matter.
04
Surgical Nurse Expert Witness
Objective expert analysis of perioperative nursing care within my areas of education, training, and clinical experience.
05
Medical Exam Observation
Objective nurse observation during DME, IME, and CME appointments for attorneys and their clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Send me a message to explore how I can support your case review.
Contact
Send me a message to explore how I can support your case review.
Miami, FL, USA
ShortLNC@outlook.comMiami, FL, USA
ShortLNC@outlook.com