What is a Life Care Plan?
A Life Care Plan is a comprehensive document that outlines the future medical and supportive care needs of an individual with a chronic illness, disability, or catastrophic injury. It includes detailed recommendations for treatments, therapies, and associated costs to ensure a clear understanding of long-term care requirements.
Who benefits from a Life Care Plan?
Life Care Plans are beneficial for individuals needing long-term care and for attorneys, insurance companies, and case managers involved in personal injury, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases.
What information is needed to develop a Life Care Plan?
We require detailed medical records, including diagnosis, treatment history, and any available assessments from healthcare providers. Additionally, we conduct interviews with the client and their family to understand their specific needs.
What is the difference between a Life Care Plan and a Life Care Plan Critique?
A Life Care Plan provides a detailed outline of future medical needs, while a Life Care Plan Critique evaluates an existing plan for completeness, accuracy, and potential gaps, offering suggestions for improvements.
What is the difference between a Life Care Plan and a Medical Cost Projection?
A Life Care Plan details the comprehensive medical, psychological, and rehabilitative needs of an individual, along with associated costs for those services. In contrast, a Medical Cost Projection focuses solely on estimating future expenses based on current and anticipated medical needs, without the broader context of a full care plan.
How are medical cost projections developed?
Medical cost projections are developed by analyzing the client’s current and anticipated medical needs and using up-to-date regional cost data for treatments, therapies, and services to provide a reliable estimate of future expenses.
What is the process for locating a medical witness?
We assess the case’s specific needs and use our network to identify and vet qualified medical experts who can provide clear, objective testimony. We handle the introduction and coordination, ensuring a smooth collaboration.
How long does it take to complete a Life Care Plan or a Medical Case Review?
The timeline varies depending on the complexity of the case and the availability of medical records. Typically, a Life Care Plan or Medical Case Review can take a few weeks to complete.
Do you serve clients outside of Georgia?
While we primarily serve clients throughout Georgia, we are open to discussing cases from other locations depending on the specific requirements and context.
