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I am involved with case management for a large insurance company. I have many years of experience in the area of short term and long term disability and FMLA. I have a vast background of work experience including many specialty areas. I am not a physician, I am a nurse.
Through my experience I am able to answer most general questions related to cardiac, orthopedics, oncology, nephrology and general medicine. I am also able to assist with questions pertainig to home health arrangements and disability from the work place.
Experience in the area
I have been in the nursing field since 1971. I have worked with family practice,hematology/oncology,nephrology,orthopedics and cardiology providers. My work also includes hospital and home health nursing. At this time I am involved with case management for a large insurance company with experience in the area of short term and long term disability and FMLA and chart reviews. I am responsible for the transition of members from the hospital to the Acute inpatient rehab, skilled nursing facility or Long Term Care facility.
Education/Credentials
BCC Nursing Sheridan Vocational School On going CEU for nursing
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Recent Answers from Diane Chambers
2010-07-23 Insect bite or spider bite:
It seems to me this may be an issue for an infectious disease specilaist not a skin specilaist. This may be something that does remain in your body and lies dormant than flairs again. I would look
2009-01-04 FREEZING:
"Brain freeze" is the pain sometimes inflicted by devouring something cold like ice cream or a cold beverage, often very quickly. The reaction is (obviously) triggered by the cold ice cream or beverage
2009-01-03 high blood pressure:
Without a thought- please go to your physician and relay this message. My reccomendation is this could be a very serious problem and I would never leave it to chance . I am not a physician. Better
2008-06-04 Tingling:
SOunds as though you may have some residual nerve damage. I am not a physician.....it may have been inflammed and may take some time to resolve. Moist heat may help increase the circulation. If it does
2008-06-04 Head neck injury:
It can take several weeks or even months - depending on the injury itself. Since I am not a physician I can not advise you what to do- physical therapy is sometimes helpful. You really should have a
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