Life Care Planning and Case Management Handbook PDF

Purpose

Th is book is intended to bring together into one publication the many concepts regarding developing life care plans, as well as to off er contemporary thought, beliefs, standards, and procedures. It is the editors' view that this highly specialized health care practice off ers a valuable contribution to managed care and quality-of-life issues for persons with catastrophic disabilities and complex health care needs. Having a solid foundation from which to practice will advance the entire specialty area. Th e intended audience for the book is anyone who has a role in planning for complex medical care. Families, clients, medical professionals, allied health care professionals, and representatives of the insurance claims industry and legal profession are included. It seems that life care planning is ideal for managed care, if the focus is on quality of care while maximizing the purchasing power of available resources.