Senior citizens often require medical care on a daily or frequent basis. Professional geriatric care managers are qualified to help identify the unique care needs of an elderly patient and to arrange for these needs to be met. Furthermore, these medical specialists can be of assistance to attorneys who are working on cases involving elder patients.
Cardinal LifeCare Consulting connects legal professionals with a wide variety of medical experts, including independent nurse case managers, oncologists and anesthesiologists, among others. We also create objective, evidence-based life care plans in which we outline a patient’s present and future medical needs. To find out more about how our comprehensive services can be beneficial in the medical litigation process, call us at 724-487-0519.
What Services Do Professional Geriatric Care Managers Provide?
Ideally, a geriatric care manager will be a licensed nurse. He or she will work closely with an elderly patient and their family to determine the individual’s healthcare needs and create a plan for these needs to be fulfilled. Tasks with which a geriatric care manager might assist include:
- Suggesting any necessary modifications for a patient’s home;
- Coordinating medical care for the patient;
- Determining whether in-home care is needed;
- Creating a nursing care plan for the patient; and
- Working with the patient to manage stress and address emotional concerns
Professional geriatric care managers provide insight and assistance which can be highly valuable not only to the patient and their family, but also to attorneys working on the individual’s case. Aside from thoroughly evaluating a patient’s care needs and the associated costs, these medical specialists may also serve as expert witnesses – in court or insurance company negotiations.
Finding the Most Qualified Professional Geriatric Care Managers – What to Ask
If you are an attorney seeking to consult with a geriatric care manager, it is essential to select a highly qualified and experienced individual. Here are a few questions to ask when choosing a care manager:
- How long have you been working as a geriatric care manager?
- Are you a licensed nurse?
- Are you familiar with court proceedings and insurance negotiations?
- Are you available for emergencies?
- May I see your references?
Asking these questions will help you locate the most qualified individual to act as the care manager for your case.
Trust Cardinal LifeCare for Nurse Care Planning Services
The network of medical specialists at Cardinal LifeCare Consulting includes licensed, highly knowledgable geriatric care managers. We are a proud member of the National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants and the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants.
If you are an attorney working on a case involving a senior, our team can connect you with a qualified geriatric care manager. To learn more about our care planning services, contact us at 724-487-0519.
