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IS Communicating with Medical Staff User Guide It is important to first establish with the medical personnel that you have the permission to receive information regarding your loved one’s health status, medication regime, treatment, diagnoses, etc. In order to do that, you must request that your loved ones inform their care provider that you are to be included in discussions.
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Erickson Resource Group – [email protected] / www.ericksonresource.com t: 514-795-7377 EST ©2009 Erickson Resource Group - All rights reserved. No content contained within this document may be reused without
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Communicating with Medical Staff User Guide
It is important to first establish with the medical personnel that you have the permission to receive information regarding your loved one’s health status, medication regime, treatment, diagnoses, etc. In order to do that, you must request that your loved ones inform their care provider that you are to be included in discussions. Some care providers will automatically include children in discussions. Keep in mind that due to privacy laws, medical staff is restricted in who they can provide information to, unless consents are signed. Others will not share information unless given verbal, and sometimes written permission by their patient. Some physicians, medical clinics and hospitals have their own required forms. Please check with your individual provider. If there are a number of people who want to be involved in your loved one’s care, it is important to establish a primary and secondary contact person. This way, the medical staff is not receiving calls from more than one person and does not get frustrated. If there are any family conflicts, it is also very important to clearly establish who is able to receive information. Try to have your loved one clarify this with his/her medical team. When contacting your loved one’s physician, it is helpful to both you and your physician if you write down your questions and have your thoughts well organized. Use the Medical Status forms to track and organize your conversations with care providers. The Routine Visit form can be used for regular outpatient appointments with a physician or another care provider. The Hospitalization form can be used whenever your parent is seen or admitted to the hospital. You can use both forms remotely if necessary. Buy a binder and place the forms inside for easy access and reference. Use the Consent to Disclose Information form to establish permission. Have your parent sign a form for EACH of their care providers and request that a copy is placed in your loved one’s chart. Keep a copy for yourself in case you need to show or fax it to a care provider in the future. Please note that some provinces or states may have another form that is legally required. TH
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Erickson Resource Group – [email protected] / www.ericksonresource.com t: 514-795-7377 EST ©2009 Erickson Resource Group - All rights reserved. No content contained within this document may be reused without
prior written permission.
Use the Consultation with care provider – placement to track your parent’s daily or weekly functioning at their facility. By using this form, you will know which questions to ask and keep track of the progress your loved one is making. This form will assist you in better organizing your conversations with the care provider. They will know that you are keeping an eye on your loved one and advocating for the best care possible.
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