Life Care Plans

Life Care Plan Methodology

Injured individuals and often their attorneys utilize Life Care Plans and Cost Projections to outline the future medical care related to an injury and/or illness with associated costs. The methodology utilized by James Quinn to develop a life care plan begins with a detailed review of the medical records provided. A medical chronology of the client’s care is then produced to identify patterns of care and a thorough understanding of the injury/illness, with potential sequela of injury considered. Next, an in-depth interview is conducted to appreciate the functional impact upon the claimant.

Interview

During the interview, the client and/or caretakers are queried to comprehend how the client’s life has changed related to the injury or illness. This includes a detailed functional assessment of the client’s physical capabilities. Alterations to her/his activities of daily living are also discussed in-depth. The client’s past and current interests are considered to further understand lifestyle adjustments. If possible, James will meet the client in her or his own home to assess the client’s utilization of the home environment to identify possible safety concerns and future care recommendations to meet future needs. Additionally, current medications, equipment, and supplies that are being utilized by the client are noted as well as family/caregivers’ roles.

Recommendations

Based upon the medical records, the interview, and possible recommendations from healthcare providers and experts, a narrative is produced. The narrative includes the medical chronology, current medications, past medical history, social history, and the current status of the client. The current status details aspects from the interview which discusses the client’s symptoms, changes in behavior, alterations in functionality, and modifications in activities of daily living. Nursing diagnoses are identified. After the information from the narrative is produced, recommendations for future care related to the injury and/or illness are included based upon the pattern of care, collaboration with providers, evidenced based clinical practice guidelines, and James’ knowledge, training, and experience as a registered nurse and certified life care expert. Once appropriate recommendations are included, costs are obtained utilizing market research and usual, customary and reasonable (UCR) charges for the client’s geographical region through a comprehensive medical charges database.

Supporting Evidence

If necessary, James is prepared to defend the life care plan in writing, in deposition, and during trial. His methodology is consistent, unbiased, and balanced. He is an educator whose role is to explain to others in layman’s terms how the client’s life has been altered and the rationale for the recommendations that have been incorporated into the life care plan.

Contact James

James is happy to help you determine if a Life Care Plan is appropriate for your case. Please contact James (email or telephone 215-486-4009)

Licensed Registered Nurse
Future Medical Care and Cost Expertise
Objective Life Care Plans and
Medical Cost Projections

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Amputations
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Chronic Pain
Orthopedic Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury
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