Question 1

who keeps my advance care plan?

Accepted Answer

GP and yourself: Take it to your GP who will add it to your medical records which allow it to be shared with the hospital and ambulance services. It helps to keep a copy for yourself and your family also. In an emergency, life-sustaining measures may be started until your advance care plan is available.

Question 2

what's a managed care plan these days?

Accepted Answer

MANY: There are many managed care plans, in New York some examples are Emblem Health, Healthfirst, Amerigroup and Affinity Health Plan.

Question 3

why should i have an advance care plan?

Accepted Answer

Help your family: Putting your family in a position of having to make decisions for you, without knowing what you would want, can be difficult for them. Discussing your choices can be a comfort to you now and a comfort to your family in the future. Having an advance care plan in place to make sure your choices are respected becomes particularly significant towards the end of a person's life.

Question 4

when will my advance care plan be used?

Accepted Answer

When you are unable: An advance care plan can only be used if you are unable make decisions for yourself. When that time comes, the advance care plan guides everyone to make decisions that respect your values and preferences.

Question 5

when should you make an advance care plan?

Accepted Answer

Before you need it: Everyone can make an advance care plan. It is better to start planning when you're healthy - before there's actually an urgent need for a plan. None of us knows what is ahead. Planning your care in advance of any problems occurring gives those who will be caring for you the opportunity to respect your choices.

Question 6

what are the benefits of having an advance care plan?

Accepted Answer

Helps you and family: Advance care planning helps you in two main ways. It helps to ensure that your preferences about health care are known and respected if you are too unwell to speak for yourself. It also benefits those who are close to you. Families of people who have done advance care planning have less anxiety and stress when asked to make important healthcare decisions for their family members.

Question 7

do i need to discuss an advance care plan with anyone?

Accepted Answer

Your family and GP: It is important that your family and those closest to you know your wishes if you are very ill. We all think differently about life; even a close relative or friend does not necessarily know or understand your wishes for your future medical care. Talk to your doctor, who can explain medical terms and your own health progress to you or a healthcare worker involved in your regular health checks.

Question 8

can you tell me what is the best health care plan for family of four?

Accepted Answer

Best you can afford.: Usually price will vary with benefits.  Try to get a family plan with a relatively low deductible.  At your age, you're at low risk for major medical condition, which means if you can't afford 'the best'.  Go for something that covers for Oh, Oh moments, and cover your medical expenses out of pocket.  Make sure your local doctors/ hospitals accept the insurance..

Question 9

what types of information that you  would obtain from the care plan?

Accepted Answer

Many components: I am not sure what illness you are or your family member is enduring and need a formal care-plan. Chronic vs short-term care differ depending the disease. But both will involve patient/family, docs/nurse, therapists/pharmacists, maybe nutritionist, psychiatrist etc..Find out what is needed in order to care for a particular condition. Best is to talk to your family doc first. Good luck.

Question 10

postop care plan at home after op tah-bso?

Accepted Answer

Pot tah-bso: Most post op care has to do with wound care. Watch for reddness or swelling around the wound. If you feel chills or develop a fever temp 101.5 or above then consult your doctor.

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