12/31/2013 // LifeCare123 // Greg Vigna // (press release)
The development of a long-term health care plan is an undertaking that for many seems daunting. Particularly in cases where one has received a catastrophic injury, piecing together the various components of a well-developed care plan is a process that requires extensive time and expert input.
Catastrophic injuries include severe injuries to the brain, spine, or spinal cord. These typically leave patients with a loss of functioning in one or more areas of the body, requiring not only immediate treatment for pain and other symptoms, but also intense rehabilitative therapy over the course of weeks, months, or years.
Injury Response
The consequences of injuries can be extensive and wide ranging. Injuries have physical, emotional, and financial consequences that can impact the lives of individuals, their families, and society. Some injuries can result in temporary or long-term disability.
For more information about injury response, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/injuryresponse/.
Acute Injury Care
The care of the acutely injured is a public health issue that involves bystanders and community members, health care professionals, and health care systems.
For more information about acute injury care, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/injuryresponse/acute_injury.html
A life care plan that addresses the complexities of a catastrophic or serious injury generally includes components including:
• A comprehensive assessment of the patient’s injuries and medical history
• Projections for assessments that patients may require on an ongoing basis
• A description of medical treatment requirements/options
• Projections for needed testing, therapy services, or counseling
• An assessment of home and lifestyle accommodation needs (i.e. those needed for mobility, transportation, independent functioning etc.)
• An assessment of potential complications that can arise for patients
• An assessment of available resources or support groups
Depending on a patient’s specific injuries, what is included in the overall plan will vary according to their specific medical needs. The Life Care Solutions Group is a resource developed to help those who have sustained a serious injury assess their medical and legal options and move forward with planning for their future. Individuals who would like more information on how they can benefit from life care planning following a catastrophic injury can contact the resource today for a free case review.
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