The Person with Amputation and Their Life Care Plan - 31/07/13

Doi : 10.1016/j.pmr.2013.03.004

Robert H. Meier, MD ^a,^b,^c,^⁎ , Anthony J. Choppa, MEd, CRC, CCM, CDMS ^d,^e, Cloie B. Johnson, MEd, ABVE-D, CCM ^d,^e,^f
^a Amputee Services of America, 1601 East 19th Avenue, Suite 3200, Denver, CO 80218, USA
^b American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 200, Rosemont, IL 60018-5701, USA
^c St. Petersburg College, P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489, USA
^d OSC Vocational Systems, Inc, 10132 Northeast 185th Street, Bothell, WA 98011, USA
^e International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, 1926 Waukegan Road, Suite 1, Glenview, IL 60025-1770, USA
^f International Academy of Life Care Planners, 1926 Waukegan Road, Suite 1, Glenview, IL 60025-1770, USA

^∗Corresponding author.

Résumé

This article describes the collaborative relationship between the physiatrist and life care planner/case manager when preparing a life care plan for a person with an amputation. The complexities and interrelationship of physical, emotional, and pain issues require medical expertise and knowledge for the development of prognosis and relevant recommendations. The life care plan requires coordination between medical and rehabilitation professionals to address the impact of amputation and its associated impairment on all life roles.

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Keywords : Amputation, Life care plan, Prosthetics, Methodology, Standards of practice