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The life care planning process.

Cloie B Johnson1, Roger O Weed

  • 1International Academy of Life Care Planners, 1926 Waukegan Road, Suite 1, Glenview, IL 60025-1770, USA. cloie@osc-voc.com

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
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This article explores the history and development of life care plans. It reviews professional qualifications and discusses the core components of established standards of practice for life care planning.

Keywords:
Case managementLife care planQualificationsStandards of practice

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • Life care planning has evolved significantly over time.
  • Understanding its history is crucial for current practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To trace the historical development of life care plans.
  • To outline the qualifications for life care planning professionals.
  • To examine the core components of life care planning standards of practice.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of life care planning.
  • Analysis of professional qualifications.
  • Examination of established standards of practice.

Main Results:

  • Life care planning has a distinct history and evolution.
  • Specific qualifications are necessary for practitioners.
  • Standards of practice provide a framework for the specialty.

Conclusions:

  • The evolution of life care planning demonstrates its increasing importance.
  • Adherence to professional qualifications and standards ensures quality practice.
  • Life care plans are essential tools in healthcare and legal contexts.