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Life Care Plans provide an estimate of the medical and non-medical needs of persons with catastrophic or chronic debilitating injuries or illnesses. Any severe injury or illness with life long on-going needs is appropriate for a Life Care Plan. Appropriate referrals include:
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Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
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Multiple Trauma Injuries
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Vision/Hearing Loss Injuries
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The Life Care Plan is an estimation or projection based on published standards of practice, research and data analysis as well as a comprehensive assessment and medical records review. Necessary information is collected using a team approach. The estimate of needs is prepared in collaboration with each healthcare professional involved in the client’s care. The plan is unique and based on the specific needs of the individual. Issues addressed in the plan include physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial aspects.
The intent of the Life Care Plan is to provide a guide to ensure that funds will be available to properly care for the client throughout his lifetime. The Plan is an estimate of medical care and costs and may include a vocational assessment. Contents of the Plan are comprehensive but can be modified according to the needs of the requestor.
Needed equipment, replacement schedules, and maintenance will be included in each plan and will vary according to the individual interests and use of the equipment. The costs projections are based on interviews with suppliers, facilities, pharmacies, and other health care providers. If the product is unavailable in the local area, shipping is included in the cost of the product. Inflationary trends in the industry are not reflected in the costs. An economist should be involved to determine allowances for inflationary medical care trends. The Life Care Plan should be reviewed and updated by the author every six months.
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