Clinical consultations are used to recognize conditions or situations that are beyond the available resources or expertise already provided. Without an appropriate clinical consultation, these conditions could easily go unnoticed. It is important that, when dealing with these issues, they are caught early. Delayed care for these conditions could lead to further complications. At Elder Care, our main goal is to help clients and their families navigate the complexities associated with Alzheimer’s Disease, chronic illness, and other mental health issues. In turn, we want to make sure that the clinical consultation that you undergo is one that helps you receive an appropriate diagnosis so that the appropriate treatment, investigation, and proper care can be planned out.

What are the benefits of a clinical consultation?

• The conducting of both a physical or verbal examination or both
• Involves collaborative problem-solving in order to help you achieve what you would like to know on a medical basis
• Discussions regarding medical indications, quality of life, as well as patient preferences
• Evidential indicators are taken into account including body temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, deformation, changes in the breathing, etc
• Patient confidentiality
• Various methods including telephone, email, and video

Some of the main benefits of speaking with our Clinical Consultants from Elder Care include:

• Staff is available to attend medical appointments and function as the client’s clinical advocate to ensure open and comprehensive communication among all members of the health care team.
• Individualized care plans are monitored with independent care providers under the guidance of all the treating physicians, attorneys, and financial planners. If requested, we are able to recommend these resources with confidence.
• We understand the impact on families of coordinating care for aging parents/relatives.
• The staff has had previous extensive experience in the fine nuances of family dynamics and how best to achieve consensus for a plan everyone can support.
• Benefits are coordinated on behalf of the client with long term care insurance companies.
• Our Clinical Consultants can assist with the relocation of relatives to the Greater Boston area and explore living arrangement options.
• Guidance is provided in exploring community-based living arrangements and long term care facilities.
• We serve as health care advocates when clients are hospitalized or referred for rehabilitation following discharge.

Clinical consultation is crucial in terms of prevention but also ensuring a healthy lifestyle for you as well as your family long term. We want to make sure that both you and your healthcare provider, in particular, find new ways to better help your situation. Feel free to reach out to us to schedule a clinical consultation and if you have any other questions about our Clinical Consultants, feel free to contact us by phone or email.